Which of the Following Reasons for Helping or Failing to Help

question 38

Multiple Choice

Which of the following reasons for helping or failing to help is correctly matched with the type of learning consequence it illustrates

• A)We help others because we gain status when we do so.- positive reinforcement
• B)We help others because we avoid others' disapproval when we do so - negative punishment
• C)We fail to help others because helping takes up time - positive punishment
• D)We fail to help others because we are treated rudely rather than appreciatively when we do so - negative reinforcement

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Definitions:

Overhead Applied

The allocated manufacturing overhead costs to individual products or jobs based on a predetermined rate.

Predetermined Overhead Rate

A rate calculated before the year begins, used to allocate estimated overhead costs to products based on a chosen activity base.

Machine-Hours

The total number of hours that a machine is in operation, used as a basis for allocating manufacturing overhead costs related to machinery.

Job-Order Costing

A cost accounting system that accumulates costs for each distinct job or batch, used in situations where products or services are distinctly customizable.