What Is Cognitive Dissonance

question 64

Multiple Choice

What is cognitive dissonance

• A) a feeling of guilt produced by engaging in counterattitudinal behaviour 
• B) a state of confusion when cognitions are unrelated to each other 
• C) a state of tension produced when related cognitions are inconsistent 
• D) a feeling of discomfort experienced by receivers of persuasive communications

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Definitions:

Percentage-of-Completion Method

An accounting technique used to recognize revenue and expenses of long-term projects proportionally to the work completed to date.

Long-Term Contracts

Agreements that establish the terms for ongoing services or project work that lasts over an extended period, often involving incremental delivery and payment schedules.

Contract Loss

A financial loss encountered in a contract when the total costs exceed the revenue earned from the contract, typically recognized in construction or long-term projects.

Percentage-of-Completion Method

An accounting method used to recognize revenue and expenses of long-term contracts in proportion to the work completed.