Which of the Following Actions Best Illustrates Adverse Selection

question 76

Multiple Choice

Which of the following actions best illustrates adverse selection?

• A)A person adds risky stock to his portfolio.
• B)A person who has narrowly avoided many accidents applies for automobile insurance.
• C)A person is unwilling to buy a stock when she believes its price has an equal chance of rising or falling $10.
• D)A person purchases homeowners insurance and then checks his smoke detector batteries less frequently.

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Definitions:

Sexual Identity

An individual's identification with a particular sexual orientation or gender, often reflecting deeper aspects of self-perception and social identity.

Desirable Behavior

Represents actions or conducts that are considered preferable, appropriate, or beneficial within a given societal, cultural, or organizational context.

Sexual Violence

Acts of a sexual nature committed against someone without their consent, encompassing a range of behaviors from harassment to assault.

Social Classes

Divisions of a society based on social and economic status, often determining access to resources and opportunities.