Wegner (1994)has a Term for a Situation in Which We

question 15

Multiple Choice

Wegner (1994) has a term for a situation in which we are concentrating so hard to avoid making an action that we actually encourage that action! For example,we are concentrating so hard to NOT miss catching a ground ball hit toward us that when the ball gets to our position,we miss it entirely.What does he call this?

• A)An action slip
• B)Ironic effects
• C)Mistaken actions
• D)Operator errors

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Definitions:

Direct Materials

Raw materials that can be directly traced back to the production of specific goods or services.

Standard Costs

Predetermined costs of manufacturing a single unit or a number of units during a specific period under normal conditions.

Expected Price

The anticipated market price of a good, service, or asset, often based on historical trends, current market conditions, and future forecasts.

Price Variance

The difference between the actual cost of a good or service and its expected or standard cost, which can signal efficiency issues or market fluctuations.