A Work Center Had Planned Outputs of 10, 15, 13

question 12

Multiple Choice

A work center had planned outputs of 10, 15, 13, and 20 hours with actual outputs of 12, 14, 15, and 18 hours. What is the cumulative deviation in output?

• A) 0
• B) 1
• C) −1
• D) 58
• E) Unable to determine with the given information

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Definitions:

Variable-Interval

A schedule of reinforcement where a response is rewarded after an unpredictable amount of time has passed, in operant conditioning.

Fixed-Interval

A schedule in operant conditioning where rewards or responses are provided after a consistent and predictable amount of time has passed.

Variable-Ratio

A schedule of reinforcement where a response is reinforced after an unpredictable number of responses. This schedule creates a steady, high rate of responding.

Fixed-Interval

A reinforcement schedule in which the first response after a certain time period has passed is rewarded.