Regarding Social Competition, Which of the Following Statements Is FALSE

question 480

Multiple Choice

Regarding social competition, which of the following statements is FALSE?

• A)In a 1991 survey, every major ethnic group in the United States rated itself as better than any other group.
• B)A person with high self-esteem tends to treat others as inferior in order to feel good about himself or herself.
• C)Each ethnic group has strengths that members of other groups could benefit from emulating.
• D)Social competition refers to the fact that some individuals seek to enhance their self-esteem by identifying with a group.

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A type of preferred stock that has a nominal face value, which is the amount paid out to shareholders during liquidation before common stockholders.

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A class of ownership in a corporation that has a higher claim on its assets and earnings than common stock, usually with dividends that are paid out prior to those to common stockholders.

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A type of equity security that represents ownership in a corporation, with holders typically having voting rights and receiving dividends.

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The present rate at which a good or service is available for purchase or sale in an open market.