The Involuntary, Abrupt Interruption of Speech or Thought Is Known

question 244

Multiple Choice

The involuntary, abrupt interruption of speech or thought is known as ______.

• A) blocking
• B) clanging
• C) neologisms
• D) perseveration

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Definitions:

Cash Dividends

Distributions made to shareholders by a company, often in the form of profit sharing.

Retain Earnings

Profits kept in the company to reinvest in the business or pay down debt, not distributed to shareholders.

Dividend Policy

The strategy a company uses to decide how much it will pay out to shareholders in dividends.

Payout Ratio

A financial metric that measures the proportion of earnings paid out to shareholders in the form of dividends, usually expressed as a percentage.