Mark Is Participating in an Experiment on Pain

question 6

Multiple Choice

Mark is participating in an experiment on pain. His hand is placed in an apparatus that delivers a mild shock on each trial. The shock is preceded by a flashing light. After several trials, Mark pulls his hand away when the light appears. The light is a(n) __________.

• A) unconditioned response
• B) conditioned response
• C) unconditioned stimulus
• D) conditioned stimulus

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Definitions:

Variable Overhead Rate Variance

The difference between the actual variable overhead incurred and the expected variable overhead based on standard cost.

Materials Price Variance

The difference between the actual cost of raw materials and the standard or expected cost, multiplied by the quantity of materials purchased.

Variable Overhead Rate Variance

The difference between the actual variable overhead incurred and the expected (or budgeted) variable overhead based on a standard rate.

Labor Efficiency Variance

measures the difference between the actual labor hours used and the standard labor hours expected for the production achieved, indicating labor efficiency.