When Investigating the Serial Position Curve, Presenting the Word List

question 46

Multiple Choice

When investigating the serial position curve, presenting the word list at a slower pace

• A) has no effect on the curve.
• B) increases the primacy effect.
• C) decreases the recency effect.
• D) increases both the primacy and the recency effects.

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Definitions:

Materials Price Variance

The deviation between the actual cost of direct materials and the standard cost, multiplied by the quantity purchased.

Variable Overhead Rate

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Fixed Overhead Budget

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Standard Machine-Hours

A predetermined measure of the amount of machine time required to produce a unit of product, used in costing and budgeting.