Which of These Does NOT Perform Vital Functions to Securities

question 10

Multiple Choice

Which of these does NOT perform vital functions to securities markets of all sorts by channelling funds from those with surplus funds to those with shortages of funds?

• A) commercial banks
• B) secondary markets
• C) insurance companies
• D) mutual funds

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Definitions:

Primary Reinforcer

A stimulus that meets a basic need or provides intrinsic satisfaction and therefore naturally encourages certain behaviors without the necessity of learning.

Reward

An incentive or benefit given for completing certain tasks or reaching certain goals, aimed at motivating further action or behavior.

Contingency Of Reinforcement

A principle in behaviorism stating that the effectiveness of reinforcement depends on the situation or conditions under which it is administered.

Positive Reinforcement

A motivational technique in psychology, involving the addition of a rewarding stimulus following a desired behavior, to increase the likelihood of it occurring again.