Which of the Following Is an Example of Reciprocal Determinism

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of reciprocal determinism?

• A) Harper doesn't bother practicing her dance routine for the contest because she believes she is a natural born dancer and that she will win based on her talents alone.
• B) Ifan studies hard for his final exams because he is terrified that he won't get into graduate school.
• C) Alonso goes for a jog and runs his hardest to deal with the stress he is facing at work.
• D) Petra works hard at the law firm because she believes that she does a great job and because doing a great job in the past has been rewarding for her.

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Definitions:

Denominator Activity

The level of activity used to compute a predetermined overhead rate, representing the total amount of absorption base that is expected to be utilized.

Efficiency Variances

Refers to the differences between the actual and standard costs attributable to efficiency in using resources, often analyzed in labor and variable overhead.

Predetermined Overhead Rate

An estimated rate used to assign manufacturing overhead costs to individual units of production, based on a chosen activity base.

Denominator Level

In cost accounting, it refers to the standard quantity or activity used in calculating the predetermined overhead rate.