According to Lazarus, Our First Task When Faced with a Potential

question 244

Multiple Choice

According to Lazarus, our first task when faced with a potential stressor is to estimate its severity and to determine whether it is a challenge or threat. This evaluation is referred to as a __________.

• A) primary appraisal
• B) secondary appraisal
• C) stress-related decision
• D) hassle-related decision

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Definitions:

Variable Costing

A costing method that includes only variable production costs—direct materials, direct labor, and variable manufacturing overhead—in product costs.

Contribution Margin

The difference between sales revenue and variable costs, indicating how much revenue is contributing to fixed costs and profits.

Unsold Units

Unsold units refer to products that have been produced or acquired by a business but have not yet been sold to customers.

Variable Costing

A costing method that only includes variable production costs—costs that change with the level of output—in product pricing.