Studies of Mutual-Fund Performance

question 13

Multiple Choice

Studies of mutual-fund performance

• A) indicate that one should not randomly select a mutual fund.
• B) indicate that historical performance is not necessarily indicative of future performance.
• C) indicate that the professional management of the fund insures above market returns.
• D) indicate that one should not randomly select a mutual fund and indicate that historical performance is not necessarily indicative of future performance.
• E) indicate that historical performance is not necessarily indicative of future performance and indicate that the professional management of the fund insures above market returns.

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Definitions:

Indirect Coping

Strategies that involve dealing with stress and problems in a less direct manner, such as through avoidance, distraction, or seeking support from others.

Defensive Coping

Strategies employed to protect oneself from psychological harm by minimizing stress or conflict.

Aggressive

Behavior characterized by assertiveness, hostility, or an intention to cause harm to others.

Abreaction

A therapeutic process in which repressed emotions are brought to consciousness and expressed.