After Learning About Pavlov in Class, Wendy Wanted to Condition

question 117

Multiple Choice

After learning about Pavlov in class, Wendy wanted to condition her own dog, Beelzebub, to salivate at the sound of a bell. Which of the following would be the most effective method for Wendy to use to produce a strong conditioned response in Beelzebub?

• A)Present the bell and the food at the same time.
• B)Present the bell and then after it stops ringing, present the food.
• C)Present the bell first, and then present the food while the bell is still ringing.
• D)Present the food and then, after the food is eaten, present the bell.

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Definitions:

Variable Manufacturing Overhead

Indirect manufacturing costs that vary with the level of production, such as utilities for the production area.

Fixed Manufacturing Overhead

Expenses that do not vary with the level of production, such as rent, salaries, and depreciation of manufacturing facilities.

Variable Distribution Costs

Expenses related to the delivery or distribution of a product that vary in proportion to the volume of units sold.

Contribution Margin

The amount remaining from sales revenue after variable production costs and variable expenses have been deducted; used to cover fixed costs and to generate profit.