Which of the Following Is True About Gender and Achievement

question 1

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true about gender and achievement?

• A) Men and women act similarly in achievement settings.
• B) Men are more interested in external standards of success, while women tend to be more interested in internal standards of success.
• C) Women in our society are more likely to see success in terms of external standards.
• D) Men and women assign similar values to achievement tasks.

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Definitions:

Precautionary Motive

The desire to hold cash or liquid assets to safeguard against future uncertainties and unplanned expenses.

Speculative Motive

The intention to hold cash for the purpose of taking advantage of future opportunities that may arise, such as bargain purchases or earning profits from price changes.

Investment Opportunities

Investment opportunities refer to avenues where individuals or entities can invest their resources with the expectation of generating a future financial return.

Float Motive

The reason businesses hold onto cash for transactional purposes, allowing them to meet short-term obligations without liquidating investments.