In a Science Fiction Story About Hostile Aliens Invading Earth

question 40

Multiple Choice

In a science fiction story about hostile aliens invading Earth, the major conflicting political powers join together to combat the extraterrestrial threat. Based on Muzafer Sherif's research, it would be safe to conclude that this act of cooperative behavior would lead to:

• A)cognitive dissonance on a national level rather than on a social group level.
• B)alienation, antagonism, and increased levels of conflict once the threat is over.
• C)increased conflict over which group should get the most credit for defeating the aliens.
• D)reduced conflict and increased harmony between the major powers.

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Definitions:

Crossover Rate

The point at which two different investment projects have the same net present value (NPV) or rate of return, often used in capital budgeting to compare the desirability of projects.

Net Present Value

A calculation that compares the value of a dollar today to the value of that same dollar in the future, considering inflation and returns, used to evaluate investments.

IRR

Internal Rate of Return; a financial metric used to gauge the profitability of potential investments, calculated as the discount rate that makes the net present value of all cash flows from a particular project equal to zero.

Cost of Capital

The rate of return a company must earn on its investment projects to maintain its market value and attract funds.