Velma and Bud Divorced

question 127

Multiple Choice

Velma and Bud divorced.Velma's attorney fee of $5,000 is allocated as follows:
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Of the $5,000 Velma pays to her attorney,the amount she may deduct as an itemized deduction is:

• A)$0.
• B)$700.
• C)$2,000.
• D)$5,000.
• E)None of the above.

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Definitions:

Operant Conditioning

A system of learning in which the expression of behavior is controlled through the use of incentives or penalizations.

Phobias

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Negative Reinforcement

A behavioral concept where the removal of an undesirable or unpleasant stimulus following a behavior increases the likelihood of that behavior being repeated in the future.

Punishers

Stimuli that decrease the likelihood of a behavior being repeated, used in the context of behavioral psychology.