A Cluster of Stress-Buffering Traits Characterized by Commitment, Challenge, and Control

question 61

Multiple Choice

A cluster of stress-buffering traits characterized by commitment, challenge, and control are known as ______.

• A) psychological hardiness
• B) psychological perseveration
• C) self-efficacy expectancies
• D) self-enhancement heuristics

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Definitions:

Debt-to-Equity Ratio

A financial ratio indicating the relative proportion of shareholders' equity and debt used to finance a company's assets, crucial for assessing financial leverage.

Acid-Test Ratio

A financial metric used to determine a company's short-term liquidity position, calculated by dividing current assets excluding inventory by current liabilities.

Working Capital

The difference between a company's current assets and current liabilities, indicating the short-term financial health and operational efficiency.

Marketable Securities

Financial instruments and assets that are easily convertible into cash, typically with high liquidity and short maturities.