Which of the Following Is True of Cognitive Dissonance

question 47

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true of cognitive dissonance?

• A) It is the consistency between experience and belief.
• B) It happens frequently especially with more expensive items.
• C) It almost always happens with purchases that are not considered risky.
• D) It is a doubt that occurs before making a purchase.

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Definitions:

Contribution Margin Ratio

A financial metric that represents the portion of sales revenue that is not consumed by variable costs and can contribute to covering fixed costs.

Break-Even Point

The point at which total costs equal total revenue, resulting in no profit but also no loss.

Mixed Costs

Expenses that contain both variable and fixed cost elements, changing in total with the level of activity but not in direct proportion.

Direct Materials

Raw materials that are directly traceable and integral to the finished product in the manufacturing process.