Which of the Following Is a True Statement Regarding an Investment

question 10

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a true statement regarding an investment in short-term debt instruments?

• A) The instruments usually do not pay interest.
• B) They are often made when the company has surplus cash on hand.
• C) This type of investment is never traded in the securities market.
• D) A chequing account is a type of short-term debt investment.

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Definitions:

Fixed Interval

A schedule of reinforcement where the first response is rewarded only after a specified amount of time has elapsed.

Reinforcement

In behavior psychology, a stimulus or event that follows a behavior and increases the likelihood of that behavior occurring again.

Response

A reaction to a specific stimulus or situation, often studied in psychology to understand behavior.

Variable Interval

A schedule of reinforcement where a response is rewarded after an unpredictable amount of time has passed.