Suppose That You Have an Assignment to Write a Review

question 25

Multiple Choice

Suppose that you have an assignment to write a review of the literature on a topic in cognitive psychology.If you used means-ends analysis,you would begin by

• A)breaking the problem into parts (e.g.,select a topic,locate resources,etc.)and then solve each part.
• B)creating a matrix consisting of possible problems and possible solutions.
• C)searching systematically through all possible alternatives (e.g.,all possible topics on perception,all possible topics on memory,etc.)until you have found a solution.
• D)trying to think of occasions on which you faced a similar problem (e.g.,writing a paper in a child development course)and use that information to help you solve the present problem.

Distinguish between legal tax avoidance strategies and illegal tax evasion.

Identify the implications of specific financial decisions on taxation.

Recognize the role and types of audits conducted by the IRS.

Understand the concepts of tax-exempt and tax-deferred income.

---

Definitions:

Needy Families

Refers to households with insufficient income or resources to maintain basic living standards, often qualifying them for governmental or charitable assistance programs.

Welfare State

A social system in which the government assumes primary responsibility for the welfare of its citizens by providing services such as healthcare, education, and financial support.

Income Inequality

The uneven distribution of income within a population, leading to a gap between the wealthiest and the poorest individuals or households.

Economic Inequality

The unequal distribution of income and opportunity between different groups in society.