The Research Finding That Girls Report More Fears and Anxieties

question 112

Multiple Choice

The research finding that girls report more fears and anxieties than boys

• A) proves that girls actually have more fears and anxieties than boys.
• B) is probably an underestimate of girls' experience of fears and anxieties.
• C) shows that girls are taught by parents to have more fears.
• D) may reflect gender differences in willingness to report fears.

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Average Total Cost

The sum of all production expenses divided by the quantity of products made, indicating the per-unit cost.

Average Fixed Cost

The fixed costs of production (e.g., rent, salaries) divided by the quantity of output produced; these costs decline as production increases.

Average Variable Cost

Total variable costs divided by the quantity of output, showing the variable cost per unit of output.

Marginal Cost

The price to produce an additional unit of a product or service.