Psychologists Sometimes Prefer to Make Observations in a Laboratory Setting

question 18

Multiple Choice

Psychologists sometimes prefer to make observations in a laboratory setting rather than a naturalistic setting because

• A)it is better to observe behavior in an artificial environment.
• B)subjects take their participation seriously in a professional environment.
• C)a lab allows the researchers to have more control over the situation.
• D)subjects are less aware they are being observed in a laboratory.

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Definitions:

Variable Overhead Efficiency Variance

The difference between the actual variable overhead incurred and the standard cost of variable overhead allotted for the actual production.

Indirect Materials

Materials used in the production process that are not directly part of the final product, such as lubricants for machines.

Unfavourable Variance

A financial term referring to a situation where actual costs are higher than planned or budgeted costs, or actual revenue is lower than forecasted revenue.

Standard Costing

A cost accounting technique that uses predetermined costs for assessing the performance of processes and employees by comparing these standard costs against the actual costs incurred.