In a Study at Stanford University by Walton & Cohen

question 39

Multiple Choice

In a study at Stanford University by Walton & Cohen (2011) , what was the result of a one-time treatment that framed the stress of fitting into the college experience as common and limited in duration?

• A)It significantly improved the grade point averages (GPAs), happiness ratings, and health of European American students at Stanford University 3 years later.
• B)It significantly reduced the grade point averages (GPAs), happiness ratings, and health of just European American students at Stanford University 3 years later.
• C)It significantly improved the grade point averages (GPAs), happiness ratings, and health of African American students at Stanford University 3 years later.
• D)It significantly reduced the grade point averages (GPAs), happiness ratings, and health of African American students at Stanford University 3 years later.

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Definitions:

Variable Overhead Efficiency Variance

The difference between the actual hours taken to produce something and the standard hours expected, multiplied by the variable overhead rate.

Materials Price Variance

The difference between the actual cost of materials and the expected cost multiplied by the quantity of materials used.

Unfavorable

A term used to describe a variance or difference that negatively impacts financial performance.

Labor Rate Variance

The difference between the expected cost of labor at standard rates and the actual cost of labor incurred.