Natalie Is Married to Chad, Who Abandoned Her in Early

question 2

Multiple Choice

Natalie is married to Chad, who abandoned her in early June of 2018. She has not seen or communicated with him since then. She maintains a household in which she and her two dependent children live. Which of the following statements about Natalie's filing status in 2018 is correct?

• A) Natalie can use the rates for single taxpayers.
• B) Natalie can file a joint return with Chad.
• C) Natalie can file as a surviving spouse.
• D) Natalie can file as a head of household.
• E) None of these statements is appropriate.

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Definitions:

Intervening Variables

Variables that act as a mediator between independent and dependent variables, explaining the relationship between them within a study.

Salivation

The production and release of saliva from glands in the mouth, often in response to the sight, smell, or taste of food.

Pavlov

Refers to Ivan Pavlov, a Russian physiologist known for his work in classical conditioning, particularly his experiments with dogs that led to the discovery of the conditioned reflex.

Conditioned Stimulus

A previously neutral stimulus that, after association with an unconditioned stimulus, comes to trigger a conditioned response.