Bracken Clinic Uses Client-Visits as Its Measure of Activity

question 403

Multiple Choice

Bracken Clinic uses client-visits as its measure of activity. During September, the clinic budgeted for 2,100 client-visits, but its actual level of activity was 2,140 client-visits. The clinic has provided the following data concerning the formulas used in its budgeting and its actual results for September:
Data used in budgeting:
Actual results for September:

-The spending variance for occupancy expenses in September would be closest to:

• A) $10 F
• B) $106 F
• C) $10 U
• D) $106 U

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Definitions:

Variable-Ratio Schedule

A schedule in which reinforcement is provided after a variable number of correct responses.

Fixed-Ratio Schedule

A schedule in which reinforcement is provided after a fixed number of correct responses.

Fixed-Interval Schedule

A type of operant conditioning reinforcement schedule where rewards are delivered at fixed intervals of time, provided that the correct response is made.

Contingency Theory

A leadership theory that proposes the effectiveness of a leader is contingent upon how well the leader's style matches the circumstances.