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Malcolm is troubled by his attempts to find a topic for his persuasive speaking assignment. After thumbing through magazines and books to find a topic, Malcolm still can't come up with any decent ideas.Whenhe thinks of something, he immediately dismisses it saying, "That's a lousy topic; the audience will be bored." What technique should Malcolm utilize in this situation?

Acknowledge the role of investment in long-term financial planning and retirement preparation.
Recognize the significance of holding a broad portfolio of stocks for long-term investment benefits.
Understand the concept of market equilibrium and how prices adjust to equilibrate supply and demand.
Analyze the effects of external factors on market prices and quantities.

Definitions:

Mistrust

The feeling or belief that someone is not reliable, trustworthy, or credible.

Psychosocial Stages

Erikson’s eight developmental stages for the entire life span; each is defined by a conflict that must be resolved satisfactorily for healthy personality development to occur.

Lifespan

The maximum duration of life that an organism can theoretically achieve under optimal conditions.

Role Confusion

A situation in which an individual is uncertain about the expectations of their societal or personal role, often in Erikson's theory of psychosocial development.

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