Aaron Found a Prototype of a New Pair of Glasses

question 9

Essay

Aaron found a prototype of a new pair of glasses with Internet service and other computing capabilities while in a bar one evening. He offered the prototype to the owner of a magazine and blog that reviews new digital devices. The owner paid Aaron $10,000 in return for the prototype. What tax issues should Aaron consider?

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Definitions:

Unconditioned Stimulus

In the context of classical conditioning, a stimulus that naturally and effortlessly induces a response, without the need for prior learning.

Classical Conditioning

A foundational concept in behavioral psychology where an automatic conditioned response is established by pairing a neutral stimulus with an unconditioned stimulus.

Fixed-Interval Schedule

A system where the initial reaction is incentivized after a predetermined period has passed.

Reinforcement

In psychology, it is a consequence that will strengthen an organism's future behavior whenever that behavior is preceded by a specific antecedent stimulus.