People Sometimes Resolve Frustration by Inventing Plausible Reasons for Being

question 75

Multiple Choice

People sometimes resolve frustration by inventing plausible reasons for being unable to attain their goals or deciding that the goal is not really worth pursuing. This is known as ________.

• A) aggression
• B) rationalization
• C) withdrawal
• D) projection
• E) regression

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Definitions:

Investor's Return

The profit or loss realized on an investment over a specified period, often expressed as a percentage of the investment’s initial cost.

Stock Price

The cost of purchasing a share of a company's stock, which fluctuates based on supply and demand in the marketplace.

Annual Dividend

The total amount of dividends a company pays out to its shareholders in one fiscal year.

Required Return

The minimum expected return by investors for investing in a non-risk-free asset, taking into account the risk associated with the investment.