Which of the Following Would Be Considered an Instrumental Need

question 25

Multiple Choice

Which of the following would be considered an instrumental need that can be met through communication?

• A) developing a romantic relationship with someone you find attractive
• B) convincing your roommate to turn off her music by midnight each night
• C) talking with your grandfather on the telephone after not speaking with him for a while
• D) making small talk with a stranger you just met at a party

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Definitions:

Dividend Preference

A feature of preferred shares granting holders the right to receive dividends before common shareholders in the event of a dividend distribution.

Preferred Stock

A class of ownership in a corporation that has a higher claim on assets and earnings than common stock, often with dividends that are paid out before those of common shareholders.

Treasury Stock

Securities initially released and afterward repurchased by the issuer, lessening the total shares actively traded in the market.

Reissued

When a previously issued stock or bond is sold again by the corporation, often after being bought back from the market.