A Factor Is a Variable That

question 22

Multiple Choice

A factor is a variable that:

• A)affects the returns of risky assets in a systematic fashion.
• B)affects the returns of risky assets in an unsystematic fashion.
• C)correlates with risky asset returns in a unsystematic fashion.
• D)does not correlate with the returns of risky assets in an systematic fashion.
• E)None of the above.

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Definitions:

Galvanic Skin Response

A physiological reaction where the conductivity of the skin changes in response to stress or emotional arousal.

Excitation Gradient

A concept in psycho-physiology referring to the increase in neuronal activity leading up to the initiation of a response.

Acquisition Curve

A graphical representation that shows the rate of learning over time, typically illustrating a rapid increase in knowledge or skill followed by a plateau.

Generalization Gradient

A concept in psychology and behavioral science describing the decrease in response strength with increasing difference from the original conditioned stimulus.