The Tendency to Attribute Other People's Behavior to Internal Factors

question 225

Multiple Choice

The tendency to attribute other people's behavior to internal factors and our own behavior to situational influences is known as

• A)the fundamental attribution error.
• B)a stereotype.
• C)the actor-observer bias.
• D)the foot-in-the-door technique.

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Definitions:

Machine-Hours

A measure of the amount of time machines are operated in the production of goods, often used to allocate manufacturing overhead costs.

Job-Order Costing

An accounting practice that tracks the costs associated with a specific job or batch of goods, capturing direct labor, materials, and overhead.

Predetermined Overhead Rate

A rate calculated at the start of an accounting period to allocate overhead costs to products or services produced.

Machine-Hours

The total time that machinery is operating and engaged in production activities during a specified period.