Psychological Reactance Theory Proposes That

question 8

Multiple Choice

Psychological reactance theory proposes that:

• A)situations that threaten people's freedom arouse discomfort and trigger efforts to restore freedom.
• B)the regulatory fit of an argument will determine attitudes.
• C)people's increased awareness of their mortality motivates their efforts to restore freedom.
• D)people have a need to conform to others.

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Definitions:

Direct Labor Variances

The differences between the budgeted and actual costs of direct labor, analyzed to understand deviations in manufacturing expenses.

Variable Overhead Cost

Those expenses of operating a business that vary with the level of output or production activity, such as utilities for manufacturing equipment.

Maintenance Costs

Expenses incurred in the upkeep of machinery, buildings, and equipment to ensure efficient operation and prevent breakdowns.

Machine-Hours

A measurement unit representing the amount of work a machine can perform in one hour, often used in manufacturing to allocate costs based on machine usage.