The Inborn Tendency of a Dog to Scratch Dirt After

question 41

Multiple Choice

The inborn tendency of a dog to scratch dirt after it urinates is an example of a(n)

• A) reflex arc.
• B) fixed action pattern.
• C) conditioned response.
• D) operant response.

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Definitions:

Allowance for Doubtful Accounts

A method used in accounting to estimate the portion of accounts receivable that may not be collected.

Contra Asset

An account that is used to reduce the value of a related asset, such as accumulated depreciation reducing the book value of fixed assets.

Normal Balance

The side (debit or credit) of an account that is expected to have a higher balance, indicating the side which increases the account.

Allowance Method

A financial method that estimates the value of debts unlikely to be collected by determining uncollectible accounts each period's end.