In Which,if Any,of the Following Situations May the Individual Not

question 134

Multiple Choice

In which,if any,of the following situations may the individual not be claimed as a dependent of the taxpayer?

• A) A former spouse who lives with the taxpayer (divorce took place this year).
• B) A stepmother who does not live with the taxpayer.
• C) A married daughter who lives with the taxpayer.
• D) A half brother who does not live with the taxpayer and is a citizen and resident of Mexico.
• E) A cousin who lives with the taxpayer.

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Definitions:

Superstitious Behavior

Persistent behavior that has a coincidental and not a functional relationship to the reinforcement received.

Functional Relation

A relationship between variables where changes in one variable correspond to changes in another, often used in scientific and mathematical contexts.

Accidentally Reinforced

A situation in behaviorism where behaviors are strengthened or repeated because of an unintended positive consequence or reward.

Short Intervals

Brief durations or periods of time, often used in the context of scheduling or measuring moments between events.