In 2006, Defaults on Subprime Mortgages Led to Losses to and

question 63

Multiple Choice

In 2006, defaults on subprime mortgages led to losses to and .

• A)commercial banks; investment banks
• B)mortgage lenders; holders of mortgage-backed securities
• C)savings and loans; the U.S. Treasury
• D)venture capitalists; the Fed

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Definitions:

Social Psychology

The scientific study of how individuals think, feel, and behave in social contexts.

Human Thought

The process by which humans form ideas, make decisions, solve problems, and engage in various forms of reasoning and imagination.

Debriefing

At the end of a study, the procedure in which participants are assessed for suspicion and then receive a gentle explanation of the true nature of the study in a manner that counteracts any negative effects of the study experience.

Informed Consent

A principle that requires providing all necessary information about a procedure or research study to participants, allowing them to voluntarily decide whether to participate.