Think Back to the Historical Progression of Psychology Presented in the Text

question 236

Multiple Choice

Think back to the historical progression of psychology presented in the text. It is somewhat interesting to note that psychology has almost come full circle in terms of what it is focusing on. Psychologists have returned to focusing on an area of research that was a focus in psychology's infancy, but with more sophisticated tools and methods available to aid in their investigations. The area they have returned to research in is ____________.

• A)mental events
• B)cultural factors
• C)rewards and punishments
• D)evolution

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Definitions:

Clientele Effect

The theory suggesting that the types of dividends a company pays can attract different types of investors.

Stockholders

Individuals or entities that hold stock in a company, thereby owning a portion of the company and having certain rights, such as the right to vote on corporate matters.

Taxes

Compulsory financial charges or some other type of levy imposed upon a taxpayer by a governmental organization in order to fund various public expenditures.

Dividend Irrelevance Theory

A theory suggesting that an investor's choice between investing in companies that pay dividends and those that do not does not affect the investor's overall return.