The Accounting Concept That Maintains That Each Organization or Section

question 82

Multiple Choice

The accounting concept that maintains that each organization or section of an organization stands apart from other organizations and individuals is known as the:

• A) reliability principle
• B) going-concern assumption
• C) entity assumption
• D) monetary unit assumption

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Definitions:

Aversive Punishment

Aversive Punishment involves applying an unpleasant stimulus with the goal of decreasing or eliminating an undesirable behavior.

Negative Reinforcement

The strengthening of a behavior because it removes or decreases an unpleasant experience or outcome.

Aversive Punishment

A form of punishment that involves introducing an unpleasant or painful stimulus in order to reduce the likelihood of a behavior reoccurring.

Positive Reinforcers

Stimuli that, when introduced following a behavior, increase the likelihood that the behavior will occur again in the future.