In One Study on Assimilation and Contrast Effects, Some Students

question 84

Multiple Choice

In one study on assimilation and contrast effects, some students were primed with an image of Albert Einstein prior to taking a test. What were the results of this study?

• A) Those students primed with Einstein performed better.
• B) Those students primed with Einstein performed worse.
• C) Students primed with Einstein performed better if they were already doing well in the class.
• D) Students primed with Einstein performed better if they were previously doing poorly in the class.

Describe the process of marking to market and its significance in futures trading.

Identify the types of assets and commodities that can be hedged using futures contracts.

Explain the concept of arbitrage and how it applies to futures markets.

Understand the role and characteristics of margin requirements in futures trading.

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