________ have a short maturities, typically one to five years, and which can be renewed for a similar period at the option of their holders

________ is the process by which we select, organize, and interpret information inputs to create a meaningful picture of the world

A) Consumption B) Perception C) Acculturation D) Assimilation E) Cognitive dissonance

In a typical P.E.S.T analysis, which of the following examples is considered a political trend

affecting the market? A) increasing the interest rates on home and automobile loans issued by banks B) allowing incentives for automobile owners for trading their old gas-based cars for more fuel-efficient electric cars C) placing higher import tariffs on goods manufactured by a company based in a hostile country D) introducing flexible work schedules for employees with families and those who commute greater distances