When People Persist in Trying to Solve a Problem the Same

question 12

Multiple Choice

When people persist in trying to solve a problem the same way they have always gone about solving problems,they have developed __________.

• A)a mental set.
• B)functional fixedness.
• C)confirmation bias.
• D)transformation bias.

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Definitions:

Slide Error

An accounting error resulting from moving decimal points improperly in figures, not due to mathematical mistakes.

Trial Balance

A trial balance is a bookkeeping worksheet in which the balances of all ledgers are compiled into debit and credit account columns to check the balance of a company's accounting system.

Prepaid Insurance

An expense paid in advance for insurance coverage, recorded as a current asset on the balance sheet until the coverage period elapses.

Posting Reference

A code or number used in ledger accounts that links journal entries to the specific accounts affected, facilitating traceability and audit processes.