Arnold Is Employed as an Assistant Manager in the Furniture

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Essay

Arnold is employed as an assistant manager in the furniture division of a national chain of department stores.He is a recent college graduate with a degree in marketing.During 2012,he enrolls in the evening MBA program of a local university and incurs the following expenses: tuition,$4,200; books and computer supplies,$800; transportation expense to and from the university,$450; and meals while on campus,$400.Arnold is single and his annual AGI is $66,000.As to these expenses,what are Arnold's:

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Definitions:

Fear Responses

The instinctual reactions and behaviors prompted by threats or perceived dangers, part of the body’s fight-or-flight response.

Cerebral Cortex

The outer layer of the cerebrum in the brain, involved in numerous high-level functions such as perception, memory, thought, and complex motor functions.

Pons

a part of the brain located in the brainstem, which is involved in regulating breathing, communication between different parts of the brain, and sensations such as hearing, taste, and balance.

Pituitary Gland

A pea-sized gland located at the base of the brain, often referred to as the "master gland," because it regulates several other hormone glands in the endocrine system.