The Tendency for People to Perceive Ambiguous Actions by Others

question 65

Multiple Choice

The tendency for people to perceive ambiguous actions by others as evidence of hostility is known as the ____.

• A)hostile attribution bias
• B)ultimate attribution error
• C)fundamental attribution error
• D)Type A attributional style

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Definitions:

Adjustments

Journal entries made to correct or update accounting records and financial statements, often at the end of an accounting period.

Prepayment of Expenses

The payment for goods or services before they are received or consumed, often recorded as an asset on the balance sheet until used.

Adjusting Entry

An accounting entry made at the end of an accounting period to allocate income and expenditure to the period in which they actually occurred, ensuring that financial statements reflect accurate and up-to-date information.

Expense Accounts

Accounts used in accounting to track money spent or costs incurred in a business's operation, often categorized for budgeting and taxation purposes.