Which of the Following Statements About Risks Is True

question 39

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about risks is true?

• A)Investing in a utility company that supplies power to customers, who have few alternative sources of power, can be very risky.
• B)Investors take up risks every time when they are not sure if their investments will be a gain or a loss.
• C)Investing in a stable firm is generally considered very risky even if it has a long history of profitability.
• D)Investors face less risk when they put their money into start-up companies that try to launch products based on new technologies.

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Definitions:

Violent Offending

Refers to crimes that involve force or threat of force, such as murder, assault, robbery, and sexual assault.

Drug Abuse

The excessive and harmful use of drugs or substances, leading to addiction, health problems, or social issues.

Cortical Control

The regulation of functions by the cerebral cortex, including processes related to thought, memory, attention, and consciousness.

Primitive Brain Areas

Regions of the brain, such as the brainstem and limbic system, responsible for basic functions like survival instincts, emotions, and automatic responses.