If the Returns on a Share Index Can Be Characterised

question 57

Multiple Choice

If the returns on a share index can be characterised by a normal distribution with mean 12%, the probability that returns will be lower than 12% over the next period equals

• A)25%.
• B)46%.
• C)33%.
• D)50%.

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Definitions:

Ego Depletion

The theory that self-control or willpower draws upon a limited pool of mental resources that can be used up.

Physical Arousal

Pertains to the physiological responses of the body that prepare an individual for action, often associated with emotions, exercise, or sexual interest.

Ironic Processing

The psychological process where attempts to suppress certain thoughts make them more likely to surface.

Ironic Processing

A psychological phenomenon where efforts to suppress certain thoughts make them more likely to surface.