One of the Problems with the Original Hassles Scale Was

question 124

Multiple Choice

One of the problems with the original Hassles Scale was:

• A)Factor analyses found that the items loaded on too many factors
• B)Marriage was used as a bench mark against which all other hassles were rated
• C)Some items were symptoms of distress
• D)The psychometric properties of the scale were never established

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Definitions:

Variable Overhead Efficiency Variance

Variable Overhead Efficiency Variance is the difference between the standard cost of variable overheads for the actual production and the actual variable overheads incurred, often attributed to efficiency in utilizing variable resources.

Variable Overhead

Indirect production costs that change in response to the level of production activity, such as utility costs in a manufacturing plant that vary with machine usage.

Rate Variances

The difference between the expected (standard) cost and the actual cost incurred for a rate-based expense, such as labor or materials.

Lubricants

Substances applied to surfaces to reduce friction, protect against wear, or provide lubrication, often essential in machinery and manufacturing processes.