The Removal of a Stimulus Following a Given Behavior in Order

question 23

Multiple Choice

The removal of a stimulus following a given behavior in order to increase the frequency of that behavior is called

• A)negative reinforcement.
• B)positive reinforcement.
• C)positive punishment.
• D)negative punishment.

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Definitions:

Materials Quantity Variance

This variance measures the difference between the actual quantity of material used in production and the standard quantity allowed, multiplied by the standard cost per unit of material.

Direct Labor Costs

Expenses related to employees who directly produce a product or provide a service, such as wages for assembly line workers.

Work in Process Inventory

Inventory that includes materials and labor that are currently in the production process but not yet completed.

Materials Price Variance

The difference between the actual cost of direct materials and the standard cost, reflecting how effectively a company is purchasing materials.