In One Study, Subjects Were Asked Whether Their Own Behavior

question 155

Multiple Choice

In one study, subjects were asked whether their own behavior and the behavior of other people depended mostly on their personality traits or whether it depended on the situation. They were most likely to say "depends on the situation" when they were asked about

• A) people they knew well (such as their close relatives).
• B) themselves.
• C) people they did not know personally (such as a news announcer).
• D) people they knew moderately well (such as a person they had met a few weeks ago).

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Definitions:

Raw Materials Purchases

is the total cost of raw materials bought for production during a given period.

Direct Materials Purchase Budget

A financial plan that estimates the cost and quantity of raw materials required for production in a specific period.

Ending Inventories

The value of goods available for sale or use at the end of an accounting period.

Direct Labor Budget

A financial plan that forecasts the costs associated with the labor directly involved in the production of goods or services.