The Effect of Unanimity on Conformity in the Asch Line

question 12

Multiple Choice

The effect of unanimity on conformity in the Asch line judging paradigm can be broken by one dissenter if:

• A) the dissenter gives a correct answer that is different from the group
• B) the dissenter gives a wrong answer, but it is different from the group
• C) both A and B are correct
• D) the location of the experiment is a run-down factory rather than a college lab

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Definitions:

Standard Fixed Overhead Cost

The predetermined amount of fixed costs that are expected to be incurred to support operations, typically fixed for a specific period.

Direct Materials Quantity Variance

The difference between the actual quantity of materials used in production and the expected quantity, multiplied by the standard cost per unit.

Price Variance

The difference between the expected price and the actual price paid for an item.

Factory Overhead Volume Variance

The difference between the budgeted and actual overhead costs due to variations in the volume of production.