For Each of the 3 Scenarios Below, Identify the Antecedents

question 20

Short Answer

For each of the 3 scenarios below, identify the antecedents, target behavior and consequences of each:
a. When John is part of a large group and is getting little attention from his teacher, he is most likely to yell an obscenity in order to have his teacher remind him that obscenities are not nice.
b. When Mary has difficulty with her reading assignment, she closes her book and puts her head on her desk in order to avoid having to complete her work. Seeing Mary with her head down, the teacher chooses not to call on her.
c. When Paul is with Mr. Smith in language arts, he is always ready with an answer to a comprehension question and always willing to read a passage from an assigned chapter. Mr. Smith calls on Paul often.

Calculate budgeted accounts receivable based on sales and collection patterns.

Understand the formula and process for budgeting merchandise purchases.

Calculate budgeted accounts payable based on purchase and payment patterns.

Understand the impact of credit terms and cash flow timing on budgeted cash inflows and outflows.

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