Which of the Following Best Describes Cognitive Dissonance

question 70

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes cognitive dissonance?

• A)It is the tendency for failing to sufficiently adjust a judgment from an initial impression (an anchor),even in the face of contrary evidence.
• B)It is the uncomfortable mental state we experience if our behaviour does not fit our perceptions or deeper beliefs.
• C)It is the bias toward attributing others' behaviour or performance to personal factors,like personality or effort,instead of the situation in which it occurred.
• D)It is a belief that a statement is true just because the person has heard it repeated over and over again.

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Definitions:

Machine Breakdowns

Instances when machinery or equipment fails to operate, causing interruptions in production or operations.

Cost Variance

The differences between actual and standard costs.

Standard Cost

A detailed estimate of what a product should cost.

Actual Cost

The actual amount spent on goods, services, or other expenses, as opposed to budgeted or standard costs, including all direct and indirect costs.