Refer to Drumheller Company

question 78

Multiple Choice

Refer to Drumheller Company. Which element is the dependent variable?

• A) output
• B) total cost
• C) fixed cost
• D) variable rate

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Definitions:

Wording

The choice and arrangement of words in speech or writing, which can significantly affect communication effectiveness and interpretation.

Cognitive Dissonance

A psychological phenomenon where there is discomfort or distress from holding two conflicting beliefs or attitudes.

Cognitive Dissonance

The mental discomfort experienced by a person who holds two or more contradictory beliefs, ideas, or values at the same time.

Festinger & Carlsmith

Researchers known for their 1959 study on cognitive dissonance, which investigated the effects of forced compliance behavior on attitude change.