Which of the Following Best Describes Extrinsic Motivation

question 53

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes extrinsic motivation?

• A) the desire to act in order to get a pay increase
• B) the desire to eat because of hunger
• C) the desire to cry because of a feeling of sadness
• D) the desire to study because you like psychology

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Definitions:

Mean-Variance Efficient Portfolio

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Firm-Specific Variances

Variability in a firm's stock price or returns that is attributable to factors unique to that firm, as opposed to general market factors.

Macroeconomic Factor

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Evolution of Beta

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