Which of the Following Is Not Required to Compute the Standard

question 79

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not required to compute the standard deviation of a two-stock portfolio? Formula is not in the chapter

• A)the variance in returns on each stock
• B)the amount invested in each stock
• C)the correlation between the returns on each stock
• D)the expected return on a risk-free asset

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Definitions:

Contrapreparedness

An inability to associate a specific conditioned stimulus (CS) and a specific unconditioned stimulus (UCS) despite repeated conditioning experiences

Predictable Stimulus

A stimulus that occurs in a manner or pattern that can be anticipated, allowing organisms to anticipate and react accordingly.

Stimulus Substitution

A theory in classical conditioning suggesting that the conditioned stimulus acts as a substitute for the unconditioned stimulus, eliciting the same response.

Counterconditioning

A behavior therapy technique that involves teaching the client to replace a negative response to a stimulus with a positive response.