Suppose That Aretha Grew Up in New York but Currently

question 13

Multiple Choice

Suppose that Aretha grew up in New York but currently works in California as a Human Resources Director. While she tries to be unbiased when reviewing job applications, she knows that she has a tendency to favor applicants from New York over other applicants. That is, she tends to engage in ____.

• A)the discontinuity effect
• B)ingroup favoritism
• C)stigma by association
• D)the minimal group effect

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Definitions:

Rent Expense

An accounting term that refers to the cost incurred by a company to utilize property or equipment for business operations, typically recognized over the lease term.

Adjusting Entry

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Debit

A financial record that leads to a rise in a company's assets or a reduction in its liabilities on the balance sheet.

Credit

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