What Is Meant by the Term 'Opinion Molecule

question 57

Multiple Choice

What is meant by the term 'opinion molecule'?

• A) our thinking is inconsistent with our actions most of the time
• B) we have many inconsistencies but they are isolated
• C) much of our thinking consists of a belief, an attitude and social support all in one
• D) those who are most dissonant in society isolate themselves from groups
• E) we isolate each of our cognitions and examine those which are or are not consonant with one another.

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Definitions:

Beta

A measure of a stock's volatility in relation to the overall market.

Cost of Equity

The hypothetical payment made by a business to its equity holders as a reward for the risk involved in investing their money.

Risk-Free Rate

The theoretical rate of return of an investment with no risk of financial loss.

Beta

A measure of a stock's volatility in relation to the overall market; a beta above 1 indicates that the stock's price tends to be more volatile than the market.