Tony, Age 15, Is Claimed as a Dependent by His

question 57

Multiple Choice

Tony, age 15, is claimed as a dependent by his grandmother.During 2012, Tony had interest income from Boeing Corporation bonds of $1,000 and earnings from a part-time job of $700.Tony's taxable income is:

• A)$0.
• B)$1,700 - $700 - $950 = $50.
• C)$1,700 - $1,000 = $700.
• D)$1,700 - $950 = $750.
• E)None of the above.

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Definitions:

Relative Homogeneity Effect

The tendency to perceive members of an out-group as more similar to each other than members of the in-group, often leading to stereotyping.

Ingroup Members

Individuals who belong to the same group or category as one perceives oneself, often feeling a sense of solidarity and common identity with them.

Outgroup Members

Individuals who are perceived as not belonging to one's own group, often leading to distinction and bias against them.

Accentuation Effect

Overestimation of similarities among people within a category and dissimilarities between people from different categories.