Which of the Following Statements Best Applies a Characteristic of a Professional

question 39

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements best applies a characteristic of a professional in the context of accounting?

• A)Beverly, a government accountant, prepared two versions of a presentation on governmental financial statements to deliver to two different audiences.
• B)Mark, a corporate accountant, resolved an ethical dilemma based on the IMA code of ethics.
• C)Both A and B.
• D)Neither A nor B.

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Definitions:

Elaboration Likelihood Model

A theory explaining how people are persuaded, distinguishing between two main routes to persuasion: central and peripheral.

Psychological Reactance Theory

A theory suggesting that individuals are motivated to restore their freedom when they experience restrictions or threats to their perceived choices.

Attitude Inoculation

A psychological technique that strengthens a person's resistance to persuasion by exposing them to weak arguments against their viewpoints.

Regulatory Focus

A psychological theory that distinguishes between self-regulation strategies that aim at the pursuit of ideals (promotion focus) and responsibilities (prevention focus).