A Liability for Compensated Absences Such as Vacations, for Which

question 37

Multiple Choice

A liability for compensated absences such as vacations, for which it is expected that employees will be paid, should

• A) be accrued during the period when the compensated time is expected to be used by employees.
• B) be accrued during the period following vesting.
• C) be accrued during the period when earned.
• D) not be accrued unless a written contractual obligation exists.

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Definitions:

Instinctive Drift

When operant behavior deteriorates despite continued reinforcement due to the elicitation of instinctive behaviors.

Behavior Systems Approach

A theoretical perspective emphasizing that behavior is organized into systems that are adapted for specific functions or goals, influenced by evolutionary history and current environmental circumstances.

Operant Conditioning

A learning process through which the strength of a behavior is modified by reinforcement or punishment.

Enhance Existing Organization

A cognitive process that involves integrating new information into already existing frameworks or structures of knowledge.