Use the Table for the Question(s)below

question 21

Essay

Use the table for the question(s)below.
Consider the following returns:
-Calculate the variance on a portfolio that is made up of equal investments in Stock Y and Stock Z stock.

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Definitions:

Pro-Death Penalty

Support for capital punishment, which involves executing individuals as a penalty for severe crimes.

Dissonance Theory

A theory suggesting that inconsistency among beliefs or behaviors causes an uncomfortable psychological tension that people are motivated to reduce.

Changing Cognitions

The process of modifying thoughts, beliefs, and attitudes, often aimed at improving mental health or personal effectiveness.

Cognitive Dissonance

The mental discomfort experienced by a person who holds two or more contradictory beliefs, ideas, or values at the same time.