What Is the Matching Hypothesis

question 97

Multiple Choice

What is the matching hypothesis?

• A) The tendency to be attracted to similar others
• B) The idea that people desire cognitive consistency or "balance" in their thoughts,feelings,and social relationships
• C) The hypothesis that males are socialized to reciprocate an attack on their reputation with violence
• D) The hypothesis that females are just as aggressive as males

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Definitions:

Freight In

Freight in is the cost associated with transporting goods into a business from suppliers, and is often included in the inventory cost.

Merchandise Inventory

Refers to the products a company has in stock that are available for sale to customers.

Accounts Payable

Liabilities of a company representing amounts owed to creditors for goods and services that were purchased on credit.

Store Equipment

Fixed assets or long-term assets purchased for the operation of a store, such as shelves, register systems, and furniture, which are used in the business over several years.