A Way to Reduce Cognitive Dissonance Is to ________

question 9

Multiple Choice

A way to reduce cognitive dissonance is to ________.

• A) make the discrepant behavior occur in such a way that the person feels responsible for it
• B) offer the person a large bribe or reward for engaging in the dissonant behavior
• C) offer the person a small bribe or reward for engaging in the dissonant behavior
• D) decrease the number of consonant elements in a dissonant behavior

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Definitions:

Raw Materials Inventory

The total cost or value of all the basic materials and components that are to be used in the manufacture of a product.

Accounts Payable

Liabilities owed to suppliers or creditors for goods and services received but not yet paid for.

Purchase

The act of buying goods or services, which can include raw materials, equipment, or any item required for business operations.

Overapplied Overhead

Occurs when the allocated manufacturing overhead costs are more than the actual overhead costs incurred.