Benny Is Three Years Old and He Is Very Afraid

question 179

Essay

Benny is three years old and he is very afraid of traffic. One time when he was waiting with his Dad to cross the street, a car drove through the red light, honking the horn very close to Benny. Benny started crying. Ever since then, Benny is very nervous at crosswalks and holds onto his parents' hands very tightly. Identify the CS, UCS, UCR and CR for this example of classical conditioning.

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Definitions:

Accounts Receivable

Outstanding payments due to a company from its customers for delivered or utilized goods and services.

Bad Debt Expense

An estimate of loss due to customers' inability to make payments, recognized as an expense in accounting.

Allowance Method

An accounting technique used to estimate and account for doubtful accounts, providing an allowance for accounts receivable that may not be collectible.

Uncollectible Account

A receivable that a company has given up on collecting due to the debtor's inability to pay, also known as a bad debt.