Which of the Following Is Not a Likely Consequence of the Human

question 29

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not a likely consequence of the human tendency to prefer self-justifying information to accurate information?

• A) People maintain their level of self-esteem.
• B) People become less likely to learn from their experiences.
• C) People may make faulty decisions about future behavior.
• D) People gain feedback that makes for better decisions.

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Definitions:

Retained Earnings

The portion of a business’s profits not distributed to shareholders, instead reinvested in the business or kept for reserve.

Cash Dividends

Payments made by a corporation to its shareholder members in the form of cash.

Stock Dividends

A dividend payment made to shareholders in the form of additional shares rather than cash.

Common Stock

A type of equity security that represents ownership in a corporation, providing voting rights and entitling the holder to a share of the company's success through dividends and/or capital appreciation.