Which of the Following Would Result in Cognitive Dissonance

question 56

Multiple Choice

Which of the following would result in cognitive dissonance?

• A) Wearing glasses is dignified; a respected political leader wears glasses.
• B) Dresses are feminine; Feminine people wear dresses.
• C) Hard work leads to wealth; I work hard but am poor.
• D) Orange juice is healthy; I love orange juice.

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Definitions:

Contribution Margin Ratio

This ratio measures how much of a company's revenues will contribute to covering its fixed costs and generating profit, after variable costs have been paid.

Operating Income

Profit generated from normal business operations, calculated as sales minus cost of goods sold and operating expenses.

Fixed Costs

Expenses that do not change in proportion to the activity of a business, such as rent or salaries.

Unit Contribution Margin

The difference between the selling price per unit and the variable cost per unit, used to determine how sales affect profitability.