Which Theory Focuses on Explaining Why a Certain Event Has

question 101

Multiple Choice

Which theory focuses on explaining why a certain event has occurred?

• A) attribution theory
• B) expectancy/disconfirmation theory
• C) equity theory
• D) balance theory
• E) all of these choices

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Quarterly Return

The financial performance of an investment or asset over a three-month period, typically expressed as a percentage.

Investment

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Lower Partial Standard Deviation

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Extremely Negative Returns

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