Why Is Popularity So Important to Teenagers

question 28

Multiple Choice

Why is popularity so important to teenagers?

• A)It is part of our social nature
• B)It isn't as important as society thinks
• C)Parents socially constructed the desire to make friends
• D)Because they are conformists until they rebel in the 20's
• E)In order to manage identity

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Definitions:

Preferred Stock

A class of stock that provides a specific dividend that is paid before any dividends are paid to common stock holders, and which typically has priority over common stock in the event of a liquidation.

Common Stock

A form of corporate equity ownership, representing a claim on a portion of a company's profits and a right to vote on some corporate decisions.

Capital Stock

The total amount of stock that a company is authorized to issue, representing ownership in the company.

Cumulative Preferred Stock

Preferred stock that, if the corporation doesn’t pay the specified percentage, has the unpaid amount (the dividend in arrears) carried over to the following year or years.