Which of the Following Is an Important Consideration in Distinguishing

question 62

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an important consideration in distinguishing clinical depression from normal sadness?

• A)In clinical depression the mood change always occurs in the absence of any precipitating event.
• B)A clinically depressed mood is often accompanied by an enhanced ability to function in usual social situations.
• C)Engaging in pleasant activities may temporarily lift a clinically depressed mood.
• D)A clinical mood change is usually accompanied by a cluster of additional signs and symptoms.

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Definitions:

Mixed Costs

Costs with both variable and fixed characteristics, sometimes called semivariable or semi-fixed costs.

Variable Components

Parts of a cost or expense that change in proportion with changes in the level of business activity or production volume.

Fixed Components

The elements of a business's costs that remain constant regardless of the level of production or sales activity.

Contribution Margin

The amount by which sales income exceeds variable expenses, which is utilized to pay off fixed expenses and create profit.