Repeated Exposure to a Person or Situation Will Cause Memory

question 29

Multiple Choice

Repeated exposure to a person or situation will cause memory for specific instances to fade, making it difficult to recall details of any one episode. This can be problematic, but it can also be seen as a good thing. In what way does this process benefit us?

• A) It keeps only the most important information we need.
• B) It leads to the creation of general knowledge.
• C) It keeps our autobiographical memory organized.
• D) It provides no benefit.

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Definitions:

Degree of Operating Leverage

A financial ratio that measures the sensitivity of a company's operating income to its sales, illustrating how revenue growth translates into growth in operating income.

Net Operating Income

A company's revenue minus its operating expenses, excluding tax and interest, representing the profit from core business operations.

Sales Increase

A rise in the amount of products or services sold by a business within a specific period, indicating growth or an uptick in market demand.

Degree of Operating Leverage

A financial ratio that measures how sensitive a company's operating income is to changes in revenue, indicating risk level.