Fred Just Purchased an Expensive New Refrigerator and Is Considering

question 168

Multiple Choice

Fred just purchased an expensive new refrigerator and is considering purchasing the overpriced warranty. In making his decision on the warranty, Fred ignores better ways that his money could be spent, including paying off high-interest credit card debt. According to prospect theory, the process that leads Fred to ignore the debt and buy the overpriced warranty is

• A)framing bias.
• B)anchoring.
• C)mental accounting.
• D)confirmation bias.

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Definitions:

Straight-Line Depreciation

A method of allocating the cost of a tangible asset over its useful life in equal annual installments.

Salvage Value

The anticipated value left in an asset at the conclusion of its serviceable life, employed in the depreciation calculation.

Useful Life

The estimated period during which an asset is expected to be usable for its intended purpose, affecting its depreciation calculation.

Journal Entries

The recordation of a transaction in an accounting journal that impacts at least two accounts, indicating the debit and credit amounts.