When the Price of a Company's Stock Increases or Decreases

question 55

Multiple Choice

When the price of a company's stock increases or decreases significantly in advance of a public announcement of an event affecting the company, there are suspicions  that __________ may have occurred.

• A)bid rigging
• B)default inversion
• C)insider trading
• D)an increase in margin requirements

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Definitions:

Achievement Motivation

Achievement motivation is a drive to excel, achieve in relation to a set of standards, or succeed in competitive situations.

Henry Murray

An American psychologist who developed theories of personality, needs, and motivation, and co-developed the Thematic Apperception Test (TAT).

Abraham Maslow

An American psychologist best known for creating Maslow's hierarchy of needs, a theory of psychological health predicated on fulfilling innate human needs.

Achievement Motivation

The motivation to set and strive towards personal achievement goals, reflecting a desire for success or the attainment of excellence.