Which of the Following Accounts Usually Has a Debit Balance

question 24

Multiple Choice

Which of the following accounts usually has a debit balance?

• A) Purchase Discounts
• B) Sales Tax Payable
• C) Allowance for Doubtful Accounts
• D) Freight-In

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Definitions:

Diffusion of Responsibility

The tendency for individuals to feel less accountable for their actions or inaction when others are present, often leading to reduced help or intervention.

Cognitive Dissonance

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

Bystander Apathy

A psychological phenomenon where individuals are less likely to offer help to a victim when other people are present, often due to the diffusion of responsibility.

Kitty Genovese

A woman whose 1964 murder in New York City led to research on the bystander effect and social psychology.