Which Profession Is Most Directly Involved in the Application of Psychology's

question 111

Multiple Choice

Which profession is most directly involved in the application of psychology's principles to the workplace?

• A) social psychology
• B) personality psychology
• C) developmental psychology
• D) industrial-organizational psychology

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Definitions:

Matching Principle

An accounting principle that states expenses should be recorded during the period in which they are incurred, matched with the revenues they generate.

Allowance for Doubtful Accounts

A contra-asset account that reduces the total receivables reported to reflect the amount that is expected to be uncollectible.

Bad Debt Expense

Bad debt expense is the cost associated with accounts receivable that a company cannot collect.

Allowance Method

An accounting technique to estimate and record bad debts expense, acknowledging that a certain percentage of accounts receivable may not be collectible.