Only Thinking About How an Object Is Most Typically Used

question 230

Multiple Choice

Only thinking about how an object is most typically used rather than other possible uses is called:

• A) affective forecasting.
• B) confirmation bias.
• C) divergent thinking.
• D) functional fixedness.

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Definitions:

Capacity-Sustaining Cost

Costs incurred to maintain the production capacity of a company at current levels, including costs for maintenance and repair of equipment.

Batch-Level Cost

Costs that are incurred as a result of producing a batch of products, rather than the production process as a whole.

Unit-Level Cost

A cost that is directly incurred for each unit of production or service provided.

Cost Pools

The accumulation of costs related to an indirect activity.