In Addition to the Pull of Charismatic Leaders, the Social

question 79

Multiple Choice

In addition to the pull of charismatic leaders, the social support of fellow cult members, and the isolation of cult members from dissenting viewpoints, why else to cult members behave as they do?

• A) They are people of low intelligence.
• B) The leaders are authoritarian and the followers are unintelligent.
• C) The members usually are suicidal and depressed.
• D) There is a high degree of cognitive dissonance in members' minds.

Apply the first-in, first-out (FIFO) method in process costing.

Differentiate between direct materials and conversion costs in process costing.

Calculate the total number of units to be assigned costs on the cost of production report.

Understand the role of beginning and ending inventory in process costing.

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Definitions:

Groupthink

The capacity for group pressure to damage the mental efficiency, reality testing, and moral judgment of decision-making groups.

Dissension

Disagreement or conflict of opinion among a group of people.

Devil's Advocate

A role adopted by an individual in discussions or decision-making processes to present alternative or opposing arguments, aiming to challenge assumptions and promote critical thinking.

Stimulates Controversy

Provokes debate or disagreement on a specific topic due to differing opinions, beliefs, or interests among individuals or groups.