All of the Following Are Possible Explanations for the Positive

question 208

Multiple Choice

All of the following are possible explanations for the positive correlation between self-reported negative events and psychological distress, EXCEPT it could be that ________.

• A)the negative events cause psychological distress
• B)psychological distress influences people to report more negative events
• C)distress and negative life events are both caused by some other unmeasured variables, such as a personality trait
• D)psychological distress influences people to report fewer negative events

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Definitions:

Head of Household

A tax filing status for unmarried individuals that provides a higher standard deduction and lower tax rates than the Single filing status, if they have a qualifying person living with them.

Standard Deduction

A fixed dollar amount deducted from an individual's taxable income, reducing the amount of income subject to federal income tax, which varies by filing status and is adjusted annually.

Personal Exemption

A deduction allowed by the IRS from taxable income for the taxpayer and each qualified dependent, diminishing until eliminated in tax year 2018 under the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act.

AGI

Adjusted Gross Income; an individual's total gross income minus specific deductions, used to determine taxable income.