You Can Train a Pigeon to Peck a Key for Food

question 100

Multiple Choice

You can train a pigeon to peck a key for food, but you cannot train it to bar press. Why?

• A) pigeons cannot see very well
• B) it is difficult to reinforce an eating response in pigeons
• C) pigeons habituate to bars
• D) pigeons cannot grasp a bar with their feet
• E) biological preparedness

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Definitions:

Uncollectible Receivables

Refers to money owed to a company by its debtors that is unlikely to be paid and is considered a loss.

Allowance Method

A technique in accounting used to estimate and anticipate bad debts (uncollectible accounts receivable) and adjust the books accordingly.

Allowance for Doubtful Accounts

A contra-asset account on a company's balance sheet that represents the estimated portion of accounts receivable that may not be collectible.

Allowance Method

An accounting technique that estimates and sets aside a portion of accounts receivable deemed uncollectible as an allowance for doubtful accounts.