Which of the Following Biases Refers to Individuals Who Tend

question 88

Multiple Choice

Which of the following biases refers to individuals who tend to strongly prefer avoiding losses rather than acquiring gains?

• A) loss leaders
• B) zero-risk bias
• C) self-serving bias
• D) loss aversion
• E) money illusion

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Definitions:

Activity Level

A measurement of the volume of activity or production within a company, often influencing costs and operational efficiency.

Activity Variances

The differences between the expected costs of activities and the actual costs, used in managerial accounting to analyze performance.

Meals Served

The total number of meals prepared and provided to customers over a given period, often used in the hospitality or restaurant industry as a performance metric.

Cost Drivers

Factors that cause a change in the cost of an activity, such as machine-hours or labor hours, influencing direct and indirect costs.