What Is Meant by the "Sleeper Effect" in Understanding the Consequences

question 43

Multiple Choice

What is meant by the "sleeper effect" in understanding the consequences of divorce?

• A) Children of divorce may not feel its harmful consequences until years after the divorce.
• B) Children of divorce have trouble sleeping for years after the divorce.
• C) Adults experience a resurgence of love for their divorced spouses for years after their divorces.
• D) Adults require sleeping medications for years after their divorces because of persistent depression.

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Definitions:

Acquisition Method

An accounting technique used in consolidating the financial statements of a group in which one controls one or more others, focusing on fair value of the acquired assets and liabilities.

Stock Contingency

Relates to conditions or events that must occur before the issuance of stock can happen or conditions affecting a stock’s status.

Contingent Performance Obligation

An obligation in a contract that becomes enforceable only under certain conditions or upon the occurrence of specific events.

Additional Paid-In Capital

The amount of capital paid by investors for shares that exceeds the par value of the shares; also referred to as share premium.