Which of the Following Alternatives CORRECTLY Names and Illustrates One

question 200

Multiple Choice

Which of the following alternatives CORRECTLY names and illustrates one of the mental speed tasks discussed in your text?

• A) simple reaction time-participant presses one key as quickly as possible when an X appears on the computer screen, but another key when an O appears
• B) choice reaction time-participant responds as quickly as possible when an X appears on the computer screen
• C) inspection time-participant determines which is the larger of two Xs displayed on the computer screen
• D) detection time-participant responds as quickly as possible when an X appears on the computer screen

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Definitions:

Closing Entry

Journal entries made at the end of an accounting period to transfer temporary account balances to permanent accounts, clearing out revenues and expenses for the next period.

Wages Expense

The total cost incurred by a company for paying its employees, often reflected as an operating expense on the income statement.

Rent Expense

The cost incurred by a business to utilize property or equipment for operations, which is recorded as an expense on the income statement.

Depreciation Expense

The portion of the cost of a fixed asset that is recorded as an expense each year of its useful life.