Thomas Edison Did Poorly in School but Excelled as an Inventor

question 9

Multiple Choice

Thomas Edison did poorly in school but excelled as an inventor. According to Sternberg's model of intelligence, Edison lacked _____ intelligence but was superior in _____ intelligence.

• A)analytical; creative
• B)practical; logical
• C)creative; analytical
• D)none of these

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Definitions:

Cumulative Preferred Stock

Type of preferred stock where missed dividend payments accumulate and must be paid out before dividends can be distributed to common stockholders.

Dividends Per Share

The amount of declared dividends for every share of common stock issued.

Common Stock

Common stock represents units of ownership in a public corporation, giving holders voting rights and a share in the company's profits via dividends.

Dividend Distribution

The payment of earnings to shareholders, typically in cash or additional shares, approved by the company's board of directors.