The Geometric Average Annual Return on the S&P 500 from 1996

question 62

Multiple Choice

The geometric average annual return on the S&P 500 from 1996 to 2005 is closest to:

• A) 9.75%
• B) 8.75%
• C) 7.15%
• D) 8.35%

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Flooding

A psychological therapy technique aimed at reducing phobias and anxiety through forced exposure to the feared stimuli or situation.

Systematic Desensitization

A behavioral therapy technique used to reduce phobic responses through gradual exposure to the feared object or situation.

Behavior Therapy

A type of psychotherapy that focuses on changing undesirable behaviors through conditioning and learning strategies.

Reinforcers

Any events or objects that, when following a response, increase the likelihood of that response occurring again.