A Company with a Current Ratio of 2

question 140

Multiple Choice

A company with a current ratio of 2.4 times will see that ratio decrease when the company

• A)pays a large current liability.
• B)declares a 10 percent stock dividend on its common stock.
• C)borrows cash by issuing a short-term note payable.
• D)converts a short-term liability to a long-term liability.

Identify the factors that contribute to slope failures.

Recognize signs that indicate the potential for slope failure.

Understand the impact of slope failures on human life and infrastructure.

Relate geological settings to the potential for slope failure.

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Definitions:

Resistance To Extinction

The persistence of a learned behavior even after reinforcement is no longer presented, often observed in conditioning studies.

Negative Reinforcement

Negative reinforcement is a behavioral principle where the removal of an undesirable or unpleasant stimulus following a behavior increases the likelihood of that behavior occurring again in the future.

Punishment

A concept in behaviorism that involves applying an unpleasant stimulus or removing a pleasant stimulus to decrease the likelihood of a behavior being repeated.

Rewarding Stimulus

A stimulus that increases the likelihood of a particular behavior by providing a positive outcome or pleasure when the behavior is performed.