Juan Needed to Decide If He Should Live at Home

question 39

Multiple Choice

Juan needed to decide if he should live at home with his parents or in a dorm this year. He liked the idea of the freedom of the dorm but knew it was cheaper to live at home. According to cognitive dissonance theory, in order to reduce dissonance after deciding to stay at home Juan will likely

• A) wish that he had decided to move to the dorm.
• B) feel like he made the right decision wish he could have afforded the move.
• C) feel confident that he made the best decision; dorms are expensive and dirty anyway.
• D) change his mind at the last minute and ultimately live in the dorms.

Understand the concepts and legal interpretations of what constitutes a security and investment contract.

Differentiate between legal and illegal practices in tender offers under the securities laws.

Grasp the concept of crowdfunding and its legal framework.

Analyze the legal consequences for violations of securities laws and the civil liabilities arising from such violations.

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Definitions:

Collaborator

Someone who brings both sides together for discussion and not only is most likely to bring about a win-win solution but is actually necessary for it.

Thomas-Kilman Conflict Model

A model that identifies five conflict handling styles: competing, collaborating, compromising, avoiding, and accommodating.

Avoiders

Individuals who typically deal with conflicts or stressful situations by distancing themselves, either physically or emotionally.

Person-Versus-Group Conflict

Conflict that occurs most often when a member of a group breaks its rules, or norms.