After 3-Year-Old Tim Whined for a Candy Bar for Several

question 2

Multiple Choice

After 3-year-old Tim whined for a candy bar for several minutes, his mother gave up and gave in to his demands. Based on a Social Learning Theory perspective, Tim's mother ______.

• A) reestablished equilibrium in their interactions
• B) reinforced his negative whining behavior
• C) taught him that she cared about his discomfort
• D) reduced the chance that his whining would recur

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Definitions:

Volume Variance

The difference between the budgeted fixed overhead at 100% of normal capacity and the standard fixed overhead for the actual units produced.

Factory Overhead Cost

All of the costs of producing a product except for direct materials and direct labor.

Normal Capacity

The average level of operational output or activity that a company can sustain over a long period, considering fluctuations in demand and maintenance schedules.

Cost Variance

The difference between the actual cost and the standard or planned cost in a budget.