Which of the Following Is an Example of Operant Conditioning

question 71

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of operant conditioning?

• A) Feeling nervous when you hear spooky music during a horror movie.
• B) Learning to like a new band because your best friend likes it.
• C) Encouraging a child to do his chores by giving him a cookie when he has completed them.
• D) Reducing a patient's fear of spiders by associating spiders with relaxation.

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Definitions:

Standard Factory Overhead Rate

A predetermined rate used to assign manufacturing overhead costs to individual units of output on a consistent basis.

Normal Capacity

The average operating capacity a company can sustain under normal circumstances, taking into account seasonal and cyclical demand fluctuations.

Direct Labor Hour

The amount of time spent by employees directly working on producing goods or services.

Direct Labor Rate Variance

The difference between the actual cost of direct labor and the expected (or standard) cost, used to manage labor costs more effectively.