In Cases Where an IRS Examiner Questions Only One or Twoitems

question 19

True/False

In cases where an IRS examiner questions only one or twoitems on a selected return, an examination is typically conducted by mail, called a correspondence examination.

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Definitions:

Escape Responding

A behavior modification strategy where the subject learns to avoid or escape an unpleasant stimulus.

Classical Conditioning

A process whereby education happens through the pairing of a naturally occurring stimulus with one that is environmental.

Positive Reinforcement

A process in behavior analysis in which a desirable stimulus is presented after a behavior, increasing the likelihood of the behavior being repeated.

Fixed-Interval

A type of reinforcement schedule in operant conditioning where the first response is rewarded only after a specified amount of time has elapsed.