Why Did the Fed Expand Discount Lending in the Aftermath

question 55

Multiple Choice

Why did the Fed expand discount lending in the aftermath of the terrorist attacks in the fall of 2001?

• A)It feared that inflation was going to increase.
• B)To ensure the smooth operation of banks in the affected areas.
• C)It feared the effects on the U.S. economy of rising oil prices.
• D)It was attempting to increase the chances that President Bush would be reelected.

Comprehend the emotional motivations behind actions like apologizing and helping behavior.

Learn about the psychological impacts of guilt and shame.

Identify how emotions influence moral judgments.

Understand how emotions can prompt or deter health-promoting behaviors.

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Definitions:

Right from Wrong

The ability to distinguish ethical or moral correctness from incorrectness.

Nature of the Act

This refers to the intrinsic characteristics or the essential features of an action, often discussed in legal, philosophical, or psychological contexts.

Civil Commitment

A legal process through which an individual is ordered by a court to undergo mental health treatment, often due to being a danger to themselves or others.

Addington v. Texas

A landmark legal case that set the standard for involuntary commitment for mental health treatment, requiring "clear and convincing" evidence for such action.