The Autonomic Component of an Emotional Response Functions to

question 64

Multiple Choice

The autonomic component of an emotional response functions to

• A) mobilize energy for vigorous movement.
• B) restore physiological balance after an emotional experience.
• C) promote digestion of nutrients.
• D) facilitate healing of damaged tissue.
• E) alter skin coloring so as to provide an emotional cue to observers.

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Definitions:

Fixed Overhead

Fixed Overhead refers to the consistent, non-variable expenses incurred by a business, regardless of its level of production or sales activities.

Operating Leverage

A measure of how revenue growth translates into growth in operating income, indicating the proportional relationship between fixed and variable costs.

Contribution Margin

The difference between the sales revenue of a product and its variable costs, used to cover fixed costs and profit.

Pretax Net Income

The amount of income earned by a business before taxes have been deducted.