Which of the Following Has Not Been Offered as a Criticism

question 34

Multiple Choice

Which of the following has not been offered as a criticism of the use of punishment to decrease aggression?

• A) It is only effective when a number of stringent conditions have been satisfied.
• B) When perceived as arbitrary, it can provoke retaliatory aggression.
• C) It fails to allow the recipient to safely reduce aggressive intent through catharsis.
• D) It provides a model of aggressive behavior that can actually lead to more aggression in the future.

---

Definitions:

Labor Rate Variance

The difference between the actual cost of labor and the budgeted cost of labor at the standard rate.

Variable Overhead Rate Variance

The difference between the actual variable overhead incurred and the expected variable overhead based on standard cost accounting.

Variable Overhead Rate Variance

The difference between the actual variable overhead incurred and the expected variable overhead based on the predetermined rate.

Direct Materials

Raw materials that are directly traceable to the manufacturing of a specific product and included in the direct costs of production.