If Total Liabilities Decreased by ¥30,000 and Equity Increased by ¥5,000

question 121

Multiple Choice

If total liabilities decreased by ¥30,000 and equity increased by ¥5,000 during a period of time, then total assets must change by what amount and direction during that same period?

• A) ¥25,000 decrease
• B) ¥25,000 increase
• C) ¥30,000 increase
• D) ¥35,000 increase

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Definitions:

Behaviorist Perspective

A theory in psychology that focuses on observable behaviors rather than on internal mental processes, emphasizing the role of environment and experience in shaping behavior.

Neutral Stimulus

A stimulus that initially produces no specific response other than focusing attention, until it is associated with an unconditioned stimulus.

Unconditioned Stimulus

In classical conditioning, a stimulus that unconditionally—naturally and automatically—triggers a response without any learning needed.

Behaviorism

An approach to psychology that emphasizes the study of observable behavior and the role of the environment and prior experience as determinants of behavior.