Once It Is Activated,the Status Quo Heuristic May Have Automatic

question 68

Multiple Choice

Once it is activated,the status quo heuristic may have automatic effects on behavior.This can cause individuals to ________.

• A)develop information overload and a temporarily diminished cognitive capacity
• B)behave inconsistently with the schema without realizing the stress this puts on their mental frameworks
• C)behave consistently with the schema without being aware of the reason for the behavior
• D)subconsciously reject their own behavior and modify their opinions
• E)notice information that is inconsistent with the schema more readily than consistent information

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Definitions:

Direct Materials Cost

The cost of raw materials that can be directly traced to the production of goods, considered a variable cost in manufacturing.

Inventories

Assets held for sale, or in the process of being produced for sale, or to be used in the production process.

Overapplied Manufacturing Overhead

This occurs when the allocated manufacturing overhead cost is more than the actual manufacturing overhead costs incurred.

Underapplied Manufacturing Overhead

This occurs when the allocated manufacturing overhead costs are less than the actual overhead costs incurred, leading to a cost variance.