Research Has Shown All of the Following to Be True

question 53

Multiple Choice

Research has shown all of the following to be true of the way corporations determine dividends except:

• A)firms have short-run target payout ratios.
• B)firms have long-run target payout ratios.
• C)the focus is more on dividend changes rather than absolute dividends.
• D)managers try to avoid dividend changes that may need to be reversed.

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Definitions:

Reaction Formation

An ego defense mechanism whereby a person counters an unacceptable desire by taking on a lifestyle that directly opposes the unwanted impulse.

Emotional Abuse

A form of abuse characterized by a pattern of behavior that undermines an individual's mental health and sense of self-worth through manipulation, neglect, or verbal assault.

Systematic Desensitization

A behavioral therapy technique used to reduce anxiety and fear responses through gradual exposure to the feared object or situation along with relaxation exercises.

Modeling

A method of learning that consists of observing and replicating another's behavior, attitudes, or emotional expressions.