Gary Cashed in an Insurance Policy on His Life

question 19

True/False

Gary cashed in an insurance policy on his life.He needed the funds to pay for his terminally ill wife's medical expenses.He had paid $12,000 in premiums and he collected $30,000 from the insurance company.Gary is not required to include the gain of $18,000 ($30,000 - $12,000) in gross income.

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Definitions:

Motivational Arousal

The process of being internally stimulated to perform an action or behavior due to personal drive or desire.

Physiological Needs

Basic life needs required for human survival, such as air, water, food, shelter, and sleep, according to Maslow's hierarchy of needs.

Drive-Reduction Theory

A psychological concept proposing that the motivation of behavior is the reduction of drives, which are primarily biological needs that trigger arousal.

Aroused State

A condition of heightened physiological and psychological activity, with increased heart rate, alertness, and energy, often triggered by excitement or stress.