The Cognitive Bias That Causes Individuals to Blame Others for Problems

question 73

Multiple Choice

The cognitive bias that causes individuals to blame others for problems is ________.

• A) representativeness
• B) projection
• C) frequency
• D) cognitive dissonance

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Definitions:

Fixed Component

The portion of total costs that remains constant, regardless of changes in activity level.

Variable Overhead

Costs of production that vary with the level of manufacturing activity or output, such as utilities and commissions, as opposed to fixed overhead costs.

Rate Variance

The difference between the actual rate paid for inputs and the standard rate expected, often related to labor or manufacturing overhead.

Overhead Applied

The process of allocating overhead costs to specific cost objects, such as products or jobs, based on a predetermined rate or method.