The Primary Reason for the Recent Reduction in the Number

question 88

Multiple Choice

The primary reason for the recent reduction in the number of financial institutions is ________.

• A) financial failures
• B) re-regulation of banking
• C) restrictions on branching
• D) financial consolidation

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Definitions:

Magnification / Catastrophizing

The cognitive distortion that involves seeing a situation as far worse than it actually is, often leading to heightened anxiety or stress.

Hypomanic Episode

A period characterized by a persistently elevated, expansive, or irritable mood that is distinctly different from the individual’s usual non-depressed mood and lasts at least four days.

Depressive Episode

A period characterized by symptoms of major depression, such as depressive mood or loss of interest and pleasure in daily activities, lasting for at least two weeks.

Clinical Mood Disorder

A category of mental disorders characterized by a significant disturbance in a person’s mood, such as depression or bipolar disorder.