Which of the Following Signals Is Most Likely to Elicit

question 103

Multiple Choice

Which of the following signals is most likely to elicit a decrease in share price?

• A) A repurchase of 5% of the firm's stock
• B) An increase in the regular quarterly dividend
• C) A decrease in the regular quarterly dividend
• D) Borrowing funds in order to pay a cash dividend

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Definitions:

Self-control

The ability to regulate one's emotions, thoughts, and behaviors in the face of temptations and impulses.

Stressors in Everyday Life

Events or conditions in one's daily life that trigger stress responses.

Behavior Modification

A systematic approach to changing behavior through the application of the principles of conditioning.

Conditioning

A process of behavior modification by which a subject comes to associate a desired behavior with a previously unrelated stimulus.