Why Do We Adapt After Prolonged Exposure to a Constant

question 158

Multiple Choice

Why do we adapt after prolonged exposure to a constant stimulus?

• A) so that we continue to respond to ongoing stimulation
• B) so that we don't become distracted by irrelevant changes in the environment
• C) so that we detect potentially important changes in what's going on
• D) so that we don't become overstimulated by the environment

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Definitions:

Variable Manufacturing Overhead

Costs that vary with the level of manufacturing activity, including items like indirect materials and utilities.

Fixed Manufacturing Overhead

These are the manufacturing costs that do not vary with the volume of production, including costs like rent, insurance, and salaries for certain employees.

Machine-Hours

The total hours that machinery is operational and in use on the production floor.

Variable Manufacturing Overhead

Costs that vary with production output levels, such as utilities and indirect materials, associated with manufacturing.