Which of the Following Errors, Each Considered Individually, Would Cause

question 197

Multiple Choice

Which of the following errors, each considered individually, would cause the trial balance totals to be unequal?

• A) a transaction was not posted
• B) a payment of $67 for insurance was posted as a debit of $76 to Prepaid Insurance and a credit of $76 to Cash
• C) a payment of $4,450 to a creditor was posted as a debit of $4,500 to Accounts Payable and a credit of $450 to Accounts Receivable
• D) cash received from customers on account was posted as a debit of $720 to Cash and a credit of $720 to Accounts Payable

Understand the fundamental concepts of social psychology including attitudes, attribution theory, and cognitive dissonance.

Describe how cognitive dissonance theory explains behavior and attitude change.

Recognize the influence of situational and dispositional factors on behavior as described by the actor-observer effect.

Explain the role of self-handicapping strategies in protecting self-esteem.

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Definitions:

Ten-Year-Old

A child who is ten years of age, in a developmental stage that involves complex cognitive, emotional, and physical changes.

Best Friend

A person's closest and most intimate companion, with whom one shares a bond of mutual affection exceeding that of ordinary friendships.

Withdawn-Rejected

Typically relates to social withdrawal behavior observed in individuals, especially children, who are not actively sought after for interaction or play and hence tend to be isolated.

Timid

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