Which of the Following Is NOT Likely a Mechanism by Which

question 25

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT likely a mechanism by which optimism is associated with better physical health?

• A) Optimists are more likely to engage in good health practices.
• B) Optimists are more likely to respond to stress with less HPA axis activity.
• C) Optimists are less likely to need to rely on others for support.
• D) Optimists are more likely to develop good social support networks.

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Definitions:

Safety Inventory

Additional stock that a company holds to prevent stockouts and ensure product availability, acting as a buffer against demand fluctuations.

Holding Cost

The expenses associated with keeping inventory in storage, including warehousing costs, insurance, depreciation, and potential obsolescence.

Standard Deviation

Standard deviation measures the amount of variation or dispersion of a set of values, indicating how much they deviate from the average.

Safety Inventories

Stocks of products or materials kept on hand to protect against uncertainties in supply or demand.