The Summaries of Data from the Balance Sheet, Income Statement

question 3

Essay

The summaries of data from the balance sheet, income statement, and retained earnings statement for two corporations, Bates Corporation and Wilson Enterprises, are presented below for 2014. Instructions
Determine the missing amounts. Assume all changes in stockholders' equity are due to changes in retained earnings.

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Definitions:

Bootleg Reinforcers

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Self-Reinforcement

A phase of self-management and an intervention technique. The process involves teaching students to either provide themselves with a tangible reinforcer after completing a desired behavior or engage in positive self-statements. Self-evaluation and self-monitoring are necessary prerequisites.

Self-Monitoring

A technique in which individuals observe and record their own behaviors as a way to increase awareness and facilitate behavior change.

Self-Management

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