2. (5′) Two investment advisers are comparing performance. One averaged a 19% return and the other a 18% return. However, the beta of the first adviser was 1.5, while that of the second was 1.2.  a. Can you tell which adviser was a better selector of individual stocks (aside from the issue of general movements in the market)? Why? b. If the T-bill rate were 5% and the market return during the period were 15%, calculate Jensen’s Alpha. Point out whether these two investments are underpriced or overpriced. Which adviser would be the superior stock selector?

Sulking and whining until others agree to comply is an example of

Which of the following is NOT one way personality can influence your social environment as we discussed in class?

Individuals who score highly on the trait of Machiavellianism tend to

How are happiness and positive events related to each other?

Your personality influencing how you actively change your environment is an example of 

Individuals HIGH on the trait of openness tend to engage in which of the following manipulation tactics?

Peter scores highly on the trait of sensation-AVOIDING. He prefers quieter music, find his environment to be overwhelming, and does not like to hang out with friends who do drugs. What can be inferred about his personality and perception of pain?

Individuals LOW on the trait of agreeableness tend to engage in which of the following manipulation tactics?

For the following five questions, please match each characteristic with its corresponding field dependence.