Several Theoretical Viewpoints, Including the Theory of Cognitive Dissonance, Suggest

question 495

Multiple Choice

Several theoretical viewpoints, including the theory of cognitive dissonance, suggest that which of the following should reduce prejudice and stereotyping between groups in conflict?

• A)increasing just-world interactions
• B)decreasing mutual interdependence
• C)increasing social competition
• D)increasing equal-status contact

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Definitions:

Cash Cycle

The period between when a business pays for its inventory or services and when it receives payment for its products or services, effectively measuring the efficiency of its cash management.

Receivables

Funds owed to a business by its clients for products or services that have been provided or utilized, but payment has not yet been received.

Inventory Period

The average time it takes for a company to turn its inventory into sales, often used to assess the efficiency of inventory management.

Accounts Receivable Period

The average number of days it takes for a company to collect payments from its customers after a sale has been made.