When We Judge Someone on the Basis of Our Perception

question 55

True/False

When we judge someone on the basis of our perception of the group to which he or she belongs, we are using the shortcut called stereotyping.

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Definitions:

Fixed Costs

Expenses that do not change with the level of production or sales over the short term, such as rent or salaries.

Direct Labor

This refers to the wages and other costs for labor directly involved in the production of goods or the provision of services, not including indirect labor costs such as maintenance.

Differential Profit

The difference in profit between two alternative decisions or time periods.

Allocated Fixed Costs

Fixed costs that are assigned to a specific department, project, or segment of a business.