Tim Is a Single Father with 1 Child

question 18

Multiple Choice

Tim is a single father with 1 child. He can work as a bagger at the local grocery store for $6 per hour up to 1,200 hours per year. He is eligible for welfare, and if he does not earn any income, he will receive $15,000 a year. If Tim works, the government policy is to deduct 60 cents from his welfare stipend for every $1 that he earns in income. This government policy provides a monetary incentive to work, because

• A) it pays the same amount, regardless of how much Tim works
• B) Tim receives a stipend regardless of whether he works or not
• C) Tim's income level increases the more he works
• D) benefits are not phased out

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Definitions:

Chemical Castration

The administration of medication designed to reduce libido and sexual activity, often used as a treatment for sex offenders.

Aversive Stimulus

An unpleasant or harmful stimulus used to decrease or prevent a behavior through negative reinforcement or punishment.

Deviant Sexual Arousal

Sexual arousal that deviates from what is considered typical or socially acceptable, often discussed in contexts pertaining to sexual disorders or preferences.