What Is the Overall Objective of the Write-Off of Research

question 39

Multiple Choice

What is the overall objective of the write-off of research and development expenditures?

• A)Encouragement of certain activities.
• B)Control of economy.
• C)Encouragement of certain industries.
• D)None of the above.

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Definitions:

Festinger and Carlsmith

Psychologists known for their 1959 cognitive dissonance experiment which demonstrated how attitudes can change to align with behavior.

Cognitive Dissonance

A psychological concept indicating the state of having inconsistent thoughts, beliefs, or attitudes, especially as relating to behavioral decisions and attitude change.

Fundamental Attribution Error

The tendency to overestimate personality-based explanations for others' behavior while underestimating situational explanations.

Dispositional Cause

Cause of behavior attributed to internal factors such as personality or character.