Carefully Controlled Research Testing the Idea That Many People Have

question 59

Multiple Choice

Carefully controlled research testing the idea that many people have a "fear of success," and therefore sabotage their careers, has shown that ____.

• A)this is somewhat common among women, but uncommon among men
• B)this is somewhat common among men, but uncommon among women
• C)many people do this, though they typically do it unconsciously
• D)in reality, almost no one seems to do this

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Definitions:

Unit Sales

A measurement of the total quantity of units of a product sold by a company.

Contribution Margin

The sum left over from sales income once all variable costs are subtracted.

Fixed Expenses

Costs that do not change with the level of production or sales over a certain time period, such as rent, insurance, and salaries.

Break Even

A situation where the overall expenses match the overall income, causing zero net profit or loss.