The Text Points Out That Something Must Happen to Cause

question 16

Multiple Choice

The text points out that something must happen to cause family stress or to precipitate a family crisis. That something is what social scientists call a

• A) precondition.
• B) dysfunction.
• C) structural threat.
• D) stressor.

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Definitions:

Expected Rate of Return

The anticipated return on an investment, based on historical data, analysts' estimates, or a model's inputs.

Risky Securities

Financial instruments that carry a higher risk of loss, often associated with higher potential returns.

T-Bill

Short for Treasury Bill, this is a short-term government security issued at a discount from par value and pays no interest.

Risk Tolerance

The degree of variability in investment returns that an investor is willing to withstand, related to one's financial situation, investment objectives, and psychological comfort.