The Troubled Asset Relief Program of 2008 Was A(n)

question 152

Multiple Choice

The Troubled Asset Relief Program of 2008 was a(n)

• A) cooperative venture by large banks to keep one another afloat.
• B) program funded by large banks to help struggling homeowners.
• C) government rescue of large banks.
• D) effort by a few wealthy private citizens to keep small independent banks afloat.
• E) effort by large banks to rescue small,struggling independent banks.

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Definitions:

Cognitive Development

The progression of thinking, problem solving, and learning abilities throughout a person’s lifespan, often emphasizing stages and transitions.

Antisocial Behavior

Activities that harm or lack consideration for the well-being of others, often violating social norms and rules.

Imagining Feelings

The process of mentally simulating emotions that one may not currently be experiencing, often used in empathy and perspective-taking.

Sensorimotor Stage

The first stage in Piaget's theory of cognitive development, from birth to about age 2, where infants learn about the world through their sensory impressions and motor activities.