Which of the Following Is Probably an Example of the Overjustification

question 88

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is probably an example of the overjustification effect?

• A) Professional tennis players do not like to play tennis in their spare time.
• B) Workers who are promised a bonus for increasing their productivity work harder than do workers who are not offered a bonus.
• C) Children who are punished for touching the stove are more likely to quit touching it if the parents explain why they punished the children.
• D) People who are trying to lose weight but who have just violated their diet are likely to overeat during the later meals of the day as well.

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Definitions:

Overhead Volume Variance

The flexible budget at standard volume less the overhead applied. It is an estimate of the unused or overused fixed plant capacity.

Planned Overheads

The estimated costs of indirect materials, labor, and other expenses necessary to run operations that are budgeted for a specific period.

Actual Overheads

The real costs incurred in the day-to-day operation of a business, including utilities, rent, and maintenance.

Capacity Utilization

A measure of how effectively an entity is using its production or operational capacity.