Joe Needs to Take a Course in American History in Order

question 30

Multiple Choice

Joe needs to take a course in American History in order to graduate from college, and the course is taught by Professor Smith. Joe has a problem, however, because in the past 4 courses he has had with Professor Smith, he has always done poorly on exams and papers. As a result of these experiences, Joe now has an intense amount of anxiety related to anything connected with Professor Smith. Joe's anxiety can be most directly connected to the associative principle of:

• A) contiguity
• B) frequency
• C) similarity
• D) contrast

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Definitions:

Materials

Raw inputs or components that are used in the production of goods or delivery of services.

Conversion Costs

The combined costs of direct labor and manufacturing overheads, which are incurred to turn raw materials into finished goods.

Units in Process

An inventory classification representing products partially completed in the manufacturing process, often evaluated at the end of an accounting period.

First-In, First-Out

An inventory valuation method where goods first acquired are the first to be sold.