A Robber Observed How a Man Disabled His Home Alarm

question 102

Multiple Choice

A robber observed how a man disabled his home alarm system. The man punched in four numbers and then pressed star on the keypad. A day later the robber attempted to break in. He punched the same four numbers into the keypad. The alarm was again disabled. Did vicarious learning occur? Why or why not?

• A) Yes, the robber had the abilities to perform the behavior.
• B) Yes, the robber observed a model perform the behavior.
• C) No, the robber did not remember the behavior.
• D) No, the robber did not correctly perform the behavior.

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Definitions:

Plantwide Overhead Rate

A single overhead absorption rate used throughout an entire plant or facility, applied uniformly to all cost objects irrespective of the department in which they were created.

Machine Hours

A measure of the amount of time a machine is used in the production process, often used to allocate manufacturing overhead costs.

Assembly Department

A specific area within a manufacturing facility where components are assembled into finished goods, playing a crucial role in the production process.

Direct Labor Hours

Direct labor hours refer to the amount of time spent by workers directly manufacturing a product or providing a service.