Exhibit 6-1 The Totals from the First Payroll of the Year Are

question 56

Essay

Exhibit 6-1
The totals from the first payroll of the year are shown below.
-Refer to Exhibit 6-1 .  Journalize the adjustment for accrued wages for the following Monday, which is the end of the accounting period.  The gross payroll for that day is $7,475.

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Definitions:

Belief in a Just World

The cognitive bias that assumes people get what they deserve, leading to a rationale for misfortune and suffering.

Empathy-Altruism Model

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Empathy Gap

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Perspective Taking

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