Which of the Following Is the Best Example of an Investment

question 163

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the best example of an investment as defined by economists?

• A)a household's purchase of 100 shares of Apple computer stock
• B)a firm's purchase of 100 shares of General Electric stock
• C)a firm's purchase of a bond issued by General Mills
• D)a firm's purchase of a U.S.savings bond
• E)a firm buying personal computers for its secretarial staff

Understand the concept of learned helplessness and its psychological implications.

Understand the basic concepts of classical conditioning, including unconditioned and conditioned responses and stimuli.

Comprehend the principles of operant conditioning, including different reinforcement schedules and the concepts of reinforcement and punishment.

Grasp the significance of observational learning and identify the factors necessary for it to occur.

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Definitions:

Preventive Actions

Measures taken in advance to eliminate or reduce the likelihood of potential problems or risks in processes or operations.

Corrective Actions

Steps taken to eliminate the causes of existing nonconformities or undesirable situations, with the goal of preventing recurrence.

Yardsticks

Standards or measures used for comparison or evaluation.

Objectives

Specific, measurable goals that an organization or individual aims to achieve within a specific timeframe to drive performance.