Which of the Statements Below Is an Example of How

question 30

Multiple Choice

Which of the statements below is an example of how positivism approaches deviance?

• A) An individual's decision to commit burglary is based on calculating the possible rewards versus the possible punishments if caught.
• B) An individual's decision to commit burglary is based on the effects of long term unemployment.
• C) An individual's decision to commit burglary is based on needing medicine for his child.
• D) a and b are both examples
• E) b and c are both examples

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Definitions:

Standard Direct Labor-Hours

The predetermined amount of labor time estimated or expected to produce a unit of output, used for budgeting and measuring efficiency.

Labor Rate Variance

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

Direct Materials Purchases Variance

Direct materials purchases variance analyzes the difference between the actual cost of materials purchased and the budgeted cost, impacting budgeting and cost control.

Variable Overhead

Those overhead costs that vary in total directly and proportionately with changes in production or activity level.