Paul Sells Property with an Adjusted Basis of $45,000 to His

question 86

Multiple Choice

Paul sells property with an adjusted basis of $45,000 to his daughter Dean, for $38,000. Dean subsequently sells the property to her brother, Preston, for $38,000. Three years later, Preston sells the property to Hun, an unrelated party, for $50,000. What is Preston's recognized gain or loss on the sale of the property to Hun?

• A) $0
• B) $5,000
• C) $12,000
• D) ($5,000)
• E) None of the above

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Definitions:

Punishment

A consequence that decreases the likelihood of a behavior being repeated, often by introducing an unpleasant outcome following the behavior.

Punishing Stimulus

A stimulus that decreases the likelihood of a behavior being repeated by applying an undesirable consequence.

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involves giving a reaction or answer to a stimulus or situation through behavior or action.

Punish

The process of applying an aversive consequence to reduce the likelihood of a behavior occurring in the future.