Malcolm Is Studying Alone in His Room Late at Night

question 48

Multiple Choice

Malcolm is studying alone in his room late at night when he hears a loud noise downstairs. His heartbeat increases significantly and his breathing becomes shallow. He wonders if a burglar has entered the house and decides to investigate. When he gets downstairs he discovers his cat has knocked over a plant stand. His body begins to relax and return to normal. Which part of his nervous system is responsible for returning Malcolm to a normal state?

• A) spinal cord
• B) somatic nervous system
• C) sympathetic nervous system
• D) parasympathetic nervous system

Comprehend the risk-return trade-off and the rationale behind higher returns for small-firm stocks in efficient markets.

Differentiate between the certainty of returns in various financial instruments (e.g., Treasury bills versus risky assets).

Recognize the distinction between investors and gamblers in terms of risk premium requirements.

Calculate and understand the importance of reward-to-volatility ratio, excess return, compounded annual growth rates (CAGR), and holding period returns.

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