Chris Has Been Experiencing a Number of Problems on the Job

question 14

Multiple Choice

Chris has been experiencing a number of problems on the job. In order to get away from his problems for a while, Chris regularly drinks heavily in the evening, after work. We can explain this behavior as a form of

• A)escape learning.
• B)avoidance learning.
• C)positive reinforcement.
• D)negative reinforcement.
• E)punishment.

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Definitions:

Favorable

A term used in accounting to describe a situation where actual costs are less than the budgeted or standard costs.

Unfavorable

A term used in variance analysis to describe a variance that leads to a decrease in profit compared to budgeted or standard costs.

Fixed Manufacturing Overhead

The portion of total manufacturing overhead costs that does not vary with the level of production or output.

Budget Variance

The difference between budgeted and actual figures for revenues or costs, indicating the degree of control over business operations.