Which of the Following Statements Is Correct

question 121

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is correct?

• A) People with more body fat have more body water.
• B) Infants have less water per pound than adults.
• C) Females have less water per pound than men.
• D) Both a and c above.

Recognize situations where direct labor variances are applicable or not.

Analyze the causes of material and labor variances to identify potential operational improvements.

Understand and calculate various labor variances, including direct labor rate and time variances.

Understand and calculate direct materials variances, including quantity and price variances.

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Definitions:

Weight Discrimination

The unfair treatment of individuals based solely on their weight or body size, often manifesting in social, professional, and health care contexts.

Festinger And Carlsmith

Researchers known for their 1959 cognitive dissonance experiment, which investigated the effects of forced compliance behavior on changing attitudes.

Cognitive Dissonance

A state of psychological conflict arising from holding conflicting beliefs or values, leading to feelings of discomfort and the motivation to achieve consonance.

Cognitive Dissonance Theory

A psychological theory that suggests that individuals experience discomfort (dissonance) arising from inconsistent attitudes, beliefs, or behaviors and are motivated to reduce this discomfort by changing their attitudes, beliefs, or actions.