Staci Just Used $6,000 of Cash Plus a $3,000 Margin

question 22

Multiple Choice

Staci just used $6,000 of cash plus a $3,000 margin loan to purchase $9,000 worth of stock.This is the only transaction in her brokerage account.According to her account balance sheet,she now has account equity of:

• A)$3,000.
• B)$6,000.
• C)$9,000.
• D)$12,000.
• E)$15,000.

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Definitions:

Conformity

The act of matching attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors to group norms or expectations.

Deindividuation

A psychological state where an individual loses self-awareness and sense of individuality, often leading to disinhibited and impulsive behavior, typically in group settings.

Foot-In-The-Door

A persuasion technique where a small request is made first to gain compliance, followed by a larger request, increasing the likelihood of agreement.

Door-In-The-Face

A persuasion technique whereby a large, unreasonable request is made first and, if refused, a smaller, more reasonable request is made.