If We See Bobby Hit Jimmy and Conclude That All

question 48

Multiple Choice

If we see Bobby hit Jimmy and conclude that all Asian children like Bobby must be aggressive, we have committed

• A) an accurate perception.
• B) an inaccurate perception.
• C) the fundamental attribution error.
• D) the ultimate attribution error.

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Definitions:

Adjusting Entry

An accounting entry made to update the accounts and ensure accurate financial reporting at the end of an accounting period.

General Journal

The general journal is an initial record where all transactions are first entered in accounting, using a double-entry system before posting to individual accounts.

Credit Sales

Deals in which a customer receives goods or services with the understanding that they will pay for them at a future time.

Sales Journal

A specialized journal used to record and track all sales of merchandise on credit, centralizing sales data for easier management.