Which of the Following Is the Best Definition of Reinforcer

question 59

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the best definition of reinforcer?

• A)a response that operates on the environment to produce certain consequences
• B)a stimulus or event that increases the probability that the response it follows will be repeated
• C)behavior acquired through coincidental association of a response and a reinforcement
• D)a cue that signals that reinforcement is available if the subject makes a particular response
• E)the introduction of an aversive stimulus after a response occurs

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Definitions:

Variable Manufacturing Overhead

Costs in manufacturing that vary with the level of production output, such as utilities and certain labor costs; they do not remain constant as production levels fluctuate.

Fixed Manufacturing Overhead

Represents the indirect costs associated with manufacturing that do not vary with the level of production, such as factory rent, salaries of factory supervisors, and depreciation of factory equipment.

Machine-Hours

A unit of measure representing the operating time of machines used in the production of goods.

Predetermined Overhead Rate

A rate calculated before a period begins, used to allocate manufacturing overhead costs to products based on a specific activity base.