Public Speaking Frightens Pavel

question 15

Multiple Choice

Public speaking frightens Pavel. Unfortunately, he is scheduled to give a presentation when his class begins in 5 minutes. Pavel's _____ nervous system is probably kicking into high gear.

• A)somatic
• B)parasympathetic
• C)reflexive
• D)sympathetic

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Definitions:

Machine-Hour

A unit of measure representing the operation of a machine for one hour, often used in allocating manufacturing overhead costs.

Variable Overhead

Costs of overhead that vary with the level of production activity, such as utilities for machinery or materials handling expenses.

Predetermined Overhead Rate

An estimated rate used to allocate manufacturing overhead costs to individual units of production based on a certain activity base.

Variable Component

The part of a cost or expense that varies directly with the level of activity or production volume, in contrast to fixed costs.