Mary Is a Regular Jogger and Runs Because She Enjoys

question 81

Multiple Choice

Mary is a regular jogger and runs because she enjoys it, it helps her to remain fit, and it functions as a source of stress relief. However, when she is under stress, she tends to not run as much and as a result, she sometimes becomes ill. This example best demonstrates how stress can influence illness by changing

• A)behaviour
• B)bodily processes
• C)personality factors
• D)physiology

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Definitions:

Contribution Margin

The difference between the sales revenue of a product and its variable costs, used to cover fixed expenses and contribute to profits.

Incremental Analysis

A decision-making technique that evaluates the financial consequences of making one more unit of a product or entering a new market.

Relevant Costs

Those costs and revenues that differ across alternatives.

Fixed Costs

Expenses that do not change with the level of production or sales, such as rent, salaries, and insurance premiums.