Diversification ____ Risk,and Leverage ____ Risk

question 162

Multiple Choice

Diversification ____ risk,and leverage ____ risk.

• A)increases; increases
• B)increases; decreases
• C)decreases; decreases
• D)decreases; increases

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Definitions:

Downward Comparison

A social comparison strategy where individuals compare themselves with others who are less well off in order to boost their own self-esteem.

Self-Schema

Cognitive structures that represent one's beliefs and feelings about oneself, guiding the processing of self-related information.

Narcissistic

Pertaining to narcissism, which is characterized by an excessive interest in or admiration of oneself and one's physical appearance.

Phallic Stage

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