Which of the Following Is the Best Example of Trying

question 16

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the best example of trying to protect negative face?

• A) Hayley walks into a lamppost and hopes no one saw her.
• B) Sam doesn't want to feel obliged to go to his girlfriend's house for Thanksgiving.
• C) Kelly tries to prevent people from thinking that she is a "computer nerd."
• D) Colin wants to prove that he is a better golfer than his brother.

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Definitions:

Variable Costing

A costing method that includes only variable costs (costs that change with production volume) in product costs and treats fixed costs as period costs.

Unit Product Cost

The total cost assigned to a single unit of product, encompassing direct materials, direct labor, and manufacturing overhead.

Variable Costing

A costing method that includes only variable manufacturing costs—direct materials, direct labor, and variable manufacturing overhead—in product costs.

Production Cost

The total expense incurred in manufacturing goods, including materials, labor, and overhead costs.