In Expectancy Theory,a Person May Have the Ability to Reach

question 59

Multiple Choice

In expectancy theory,a person may have the ability to reach a certain goal,but lack motivation because ________.

• A)the goal is too easy
• B)the goal is too hard
• C)the person has no strong desire to reach the goal
• D)the person's desire to reach the goal is too strong

Recognize the defense mechanisms in psychoanalytic theory.

Identify the contributions of Freud, Jung, Adler, and Horney to the development of personality theories.

Differentiate between the pleasure principle and the reality principle.

Explain the concept of collective unconscious as proposed by Carl Jung.

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Definitions:

Diversification Effects

The reduction in risk achieved by investing in a variety of assets, thus minimizing the impact of poor performance from any single asset.

Portfolio A

A specific collection of financial assets such as stocks, bonds, cash equivalents, and their mutual funds, owned by an individual or an institutional investor.

Portfolio B

Portfolio B is not a specific term but could refer to a theoretical or actual portfolio of investments selected as a part of an investment strategy or for analysis.

Variance

A measure of the distribution’s variability. It is the sum of the squared deviations about the expected value.