John Supports Kevin,his Cousin,who Lived with Him Throughout 2019

question 71

Multiple Choice

John supports Kevin,his cousin,who lived with him throughout 2019.John also supports three other individuals who do not live with him: Donna,who is John's mother
Melissa,who John's stepsister
Morris,who is John's cousin
Assume that Donna,Melissa,Morris,and Kevin each earn less than $4,200.How many dependents can John claim?

• A)1
• B)2
• C)3
• D)4

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Definitions:

Egoistic Helping

When a helper seeks to increase his or her own welfare by helping another.

Personal Distress

A self-focused emotional reaction, such as discomfort or pain, to the suffering of others which motivates self-serving behaviors to reduce one's own discomfort.

Reduce One's Own Distress

Engaging in behavior aimed at minimizing personal discomfort or distress.

Altruistic Helping

When a helper seeks to increase another’s welfare and expects nothing in return