With Regard to the OIP

question 13

Multiple Choice

With regard to the OIP,

• A)the composition of the optimal international portfolio is identical for all investors, regardless of home country.
• B)the OIP has more return and less risk for all investors, regardless of home country.
• C)the composition of the optimal international portfolio is identical for all investors of a particular country, whether or not they hedge their risk with currency futures contracts.
• D)none of the above

Recognize the types of needs as identified by psychologists and their effect on motivation.

Understand the concept of drive and its influence on behavior.

Discern the significance of specific theories such as drive-reduction theory in explaining motivated behaviors.

Identify various motivational strategies and their psychological underpinnings.

---

Definitions:

Emotional Appeal

Persuasive approach that calls on audience feelings and sympathies rather than facts, figures, and rational arguments.

Rational Argument

A logical way of presenting a belief, conclusion, or stance supported by evidence and reasoning.

Logical Appeal

An approach that relies on logic and proof, instead of appealing to the emotions and compassion of the audience.

Methods Of Reasoning

The systematic processes used to arrive at conclusions, including deductive and inductive reasoning.