Company a Purchased Company B

question 74

Multiple Choice

Company A purchased Company B.This is an example of a(n) ________.

• A) merger
• B) spin-off
• C) divestiture
• D) acquisition

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Definitions:

Humanistic Approach

A psychological perspective that emphasizes individual potential and stresses the importance of growth and self-actualization.

Maslow's Hierarchy

A psychological theory proposed by Abraham Maslow; it posits that human needs are arranged in a hierarchy, with physiological needs at the base, ascending to safety, love and belonging, esteem, and self-actualization needs.

Conditional Positive Regard

An attitude of acceptance and love from others that is contingent upon behaving in a way that is approved by them, as opposed to unconditional positive regard.

Subception

A psychological term referring to the perception of stimuli below the threshold of consciousness.