What Is a Skinner Box

question 156

Multiple Choice

What is a Skinner box?

• A) a diagram of reward contingencies
• B) a special criblike device Skinner used for raising his children
• C) a special kind of rat maze
• D) a chamber used for testing animal learning

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Definitions:

Accounts Receivable

Debts that customers have towards a business for items or services received but payment is outstanding.

Interest Calculation

The process of determining the interest charge on a loan or financial investment, based on the principal amount, rate, and time.

Maturity Date

The specific date on which the principal amount of a debt instrument, such as a bond or loan, becomes due and payable.

Allowance for Doubtful Accounts

A contra-asset account that reduces the total accounts receivable balance to reflect accounts that are expected not to be collected.