An Example of People Acting in Advance of a Measurement

question 45

Multiple Choice

An example of people acting in advance of a measurement being finalized, to try to ensure a favorable rule is adopted, would be

• A) A manager deliberately undercounts the amounts of sales of liquor at a bar, by not counting any sales after midnight.
• B) A company offering goods for sale in the last week of December at a major discount, in order to increase the year's sales total.
• C) A chief executive seeking to take a public company private.
• D) A company lobbying Congress to allow certain costs to be deducted from taxable income immediately, rather than over time.

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Definitions:

Personally Approve

A process or action whereby an individual gives their direct and explicit approval or consent.

Cognitive Dissonance Theory

A theory suggesting that people experience discomfort when holding conflicting cognitions, leading them to change their attitudes, beliefs, or actions.

Role-Playing Theory

A theory in social psychology that suggests individuals take on specific roles in group settings, influenced by the expectations of the social environment.

Attribution Theory

A psychological theory that examines how individuals interpret and understand their own behavior and the behavior of others by attributing causes to actions.