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A Mother Is Trying to Get Her Child to Behave

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A mother is trying to get her child to behave in the store and to stop running around, yelling, and grabbing things off the shelves. According to cognitive dissonance theory, if she wants to stop the child's behavior immediately for the time being, she should use a __________, but if she wants to more permanently change the behavior, she should use a __________.

Definitions:

Fixed Order Cost

Represents the constant expenses associated with placing an order for goods or materials, regardless of the order size.

Economies of Scale

The cost advantages that enterprises obtain due to their scale of operation, with cost per unit of output decreasing with increasing scale.

Cycle Inventory

The portion of inventory available to meet normal demand during a given period without restocking.

Increase Cost

The rise in expenses associated with the production, acquisition, or maintenance of goods and services.