According to Dissonance Theory,people Are Likely to ________ When They

question 121

Multiple Choice

According to dissonance theory,people are likely to ________ when they experience cognitive inconsistency,and they will be motivated to ________.

• A) learn faster; restructure their cognitions as a result
• B) think illogically; become more logical by central route thinking
• C) feel tension; reduce tension by reducing inconsistency
• D) act irrationally; seek rational solutions

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Definitions:

Make or Buy Decision

The process of deciding whether to produce a good or service in-house or to purchase it from an external supplier.

Fixed Manufacturing Overhead

Fixed manufacturing overhead consists of expenses that do not change with the level of production, such as rent, depreciation, and salaries of permanent staff.

Special Order

A one-time order that is not part of the company's usual ongoing operations, often requiring a deviation from standard pricing and production procedures.

Future Costs

Future costs are expected or estimated costs that will be incurred in the performance of future activities or business operations, guiding budgeting and planning processes.