Which Category of Stressor Is Correctly Matched with an Example

question 69

Multiple Choice

Which category of stressor is correctly matched with an example?

• A)Background stressor-the 2010 BP oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico
• B)Personal stressor-being fired
• C)Cataclysmic event-spending time on hold on the phone
• D)Personal stressor-realizing that there is no fuel in your car when you have to rush to work

---

Definitions:

Common Stock

A form of corporate equity ownership, representing a claim on a portion of the corporation's assets and earnings.

Stock Dividend

A dividend payment made in the form of additional shares of the company's stock rather than cash.

Par Value

The nominal or face value of a bond, stock, or coupon as indicated on a certificate or instrument.

Common Stock Dividends Distributable

A liability recognized on a company's balance sheet for dividends declared on common stock that have not yet been paid to shareholders.