The Parents of 2-Year-Old Joshua Are Frustrated with His Screaming

question 16

Multiple Choice

The parents of 2-year-old Joshua are frustrated with his screaming when he wants something. According to Skinner, which of these would be the BEST advice to give Joshua's parents if they wish to stop Joshua's screaming?

• A) Give Joshua what he wants whether or not he screams.
• B) Always give Joshua what he wants when he screams.
• C) Sometimes give Joshua what he wants when he screams, and sometimes refuse to give him what he wants when he screams.
• D) Never give Joshua what he wants when he screams.

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Definitions:

Materials Quantity Variance

The financial difference between the actual quantity of materials used in production and the standard expected quantity.

Favorable

A term used to describe outcomes or variances that are positive or beneficial to a business, such as lower costs or higher revenues than expected.

Unfavorable

A term used in budgeting and variance analysis indicating costs exceeded the budget or revenue fell short.

Variable Overhead Efficiency Variance

The difference between the expected variable overhead costs based on standard costing and the actual variable overhead incurred, attributable to efficiency.