Which of the Following Is the Best Description of Investments

question 41

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the best description of investments in trading securities?

• A)Investments in bonds that management intends to hold to maturity.
• B)Investments in stocks or bonds that are held primarily for the purpose of selling them in the near future.
• C)Investments in more than fifty percent of the voting stock of another company.
• D)Investments that provide the investor significant influence over the investee, but not control over the investee.

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Definitions:

Likelihood

The probability or chance of an event occurring, often assessed in decision-making processes.

Behavioral Consequences

The outcomes or results that follow from specific behaviors, which can reinforce or discourage the behavior.

Desired Behavior

Actions or conduct that are sought after or encouraged within a certain context, such as a workplace or community.

Reinforcement Schedule

A strategy in behavior analysis that determines how and when a behavior will be reinforced to encourage or discourage it.