An Accountant Explains How to Construct a "CD Ladder," a Technique

question 59

Multiple Choice

An accountant explains how to construct a "CD ladder," a technique that enables investors to benefit from the high interest rates of long-term certificates of deposit without losing access to their money for overly long periods of time. This is an example of which type of informative presentation?

• A) exploratory
• B) explanatory
• C) descriptive
• D) demonstrative

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Definitions:

Evolutionary Mating

A theory suggesting that the patterns of dating, courtship, and sexual behavior are driven by innate biological instincts developed through natural selection to ensure reproductive success.

Emotional Experience

The complex response of the emotional (affective) component of the personality to an emotional stimulus, involving various physiological, behavioral, and cognitive changes.

Hooking Up

Sexual encounters with a nonromantic partner, often a friend.

Erotophilic

describes an individual with a positive attitude towards sexuality and sexual activity.