Historically, Government Bonds Have Averaged a Real Return of About

question 127

Multiple Choice

Historically, government bonds have averaged a real return of about ____ percent, while a broad index of stocks generates a _______ percent return over the same period.

• A) 2; 7
• B) 7; 2
• C) 7; 12
• D) 12; 7

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Definitions:

Positive Reinforcement

A process in behavior analysis where a favorable outcome, event, or reward occurs after an action, thereby increasing the likelihood of that action being repeated in the future.

Negative Punishment

A behavior modification technique where reducing or removing a desirable stimulus follows an unwanted behavior to decrease its occurrence.

Positive Punishment

The addition of an unpleasant stimulus in response to a behavior, with the aim of decreasing the likelihood of that behavior happening again.

Internal Locus of Control

The belief that one controls their own destiny and outcomes are a result of personal actions rather than external factors.