Jonathan Is Untidy, Outgoing, and a Chain Smoker

question 260

Multiple Choice

Jonathan is untidy, outgoing, and a chain smoker. He frequently stays up late and has a very flexible work schedule. Given this description, most people would guess that Jonathan is a bartender (which he is not) rather than a tax accountant (which he is) . This example illustrates the influence of:

• A) the availability heuristic.
• B) functional fixedness.
• C) the representativeness heuristic.
• D) linguistic relativity.

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Definitions:

Withholding Allowances

A specified number on an employee's W-4 form that reduces the amount of money withheld from their paycheck for taxes.

Semimonthly Payroll

A payroll schedule where employees receive their wages twice a month, often on predetermined dates.

Marital Status

A legal term that identifies an individual's formal relationship status, such as single, married, divorced, or widowed.

Underpayment Penalties

Penalties charged by tax authorities for paying less tax than is owed, often calculated based on the amount of underpayment and the time period it spans.