In a Study in Which Participants Were Asked to Estimate

question 77

Multiple Choice

In a study in which participants were asked to estimate distances between buildings on a map they had seen,the participants guessed __________ distances when traveling to a landmark than when traveling to a non-landmark.

• A)longer
• B)shorter
• C)the same
• D)randomly varying

Apply May's concepts of responsibility and authenticity to analyze personal decisions in case studies.

Compare and contrast Rogers's concept of congruency with May's concept of authenticity.

Analyze behavior using May's existential analytic theory, focusing on the human dilemma and examples thereof in case studies.

Explain behavior and relationship dynamics using May's three modes of existence and his concept of alienation.

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Definitions:

No-growth Value

The value of a company assuming that it will not experience any future growth in earnings or dividends.

GAAP

Generally Accepted Accounting Principles; the standard framework of guidelines for financial accounting used in any given jurisdiction.

Leeway

The amount of freedom to move or act that is available; in finance, it often refers to the flexibility allowed in making investment decisions or adjustments.

Earnings Management

The practice of using flexibility in accounting rules to manipulate the apparent profitability of the firm.