Which of the Following Is an Example of Displacement

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of displacement?

• A) Paul redirects anger from the boss to the dog
• B) Phil fails to recognize his attraction to his son's date.
• C) Hua explains that he ate an entire chocolate cake so that it wouldn't spoil the summer heat.
• D) Bernard asks a professor to raise his grade; when the professor refuses, Bernard throws a temper tantrum.

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Definitions:

Predetermined Overhead Rate

is calculated before a period begins and is used to allocate manufacturing overhead costs to products based on a chosen activity basis, such as labor hours or machine hours.

Variable Manufacturing Overhead

Indirect production costs that vary with the level of output, such as utilities or indirect labor.

Direct Labor-Hours

The total hours worked by employees directly involved in the manufacturing process, often used as a basis for allocating manufacturing overhead to products.

Fixed Manufacturing Overhead

Costs associated with the production process that do not vary with the level of output, including costs like rent, salaries of permanent staff, and machinery depreciation.