Peter Applied for a Loan at Three Banks

question 34

Essay

Peter applied for a loan at three banks. Peter's application was denied at the first two banks but finally was approved by the third institution. Peter believes that the first two banks denied his application because of his minority status. No explanation ever was provided by the banks denying Peter's request for funds. After obtaining the loan, Peter soon found himself unable to make the prescribed payments. Peter went into default, causing the bank to turn his case over to a collection agency. The collection agency called him "night and day" and were very abusive in their collection practices. Peter became quite distraught and unable to function at his job. As a result, Peter was soon fired. Peter asks for your advice regarding his legal rights. What is your response?

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Definitions:

Piaget's Theory

A theory of cognitive development that describes how children's intellectual abilities evolve through distinct stages as they grow.

Object Permanence

The understanding that objects continue to exist even when they cannot be seen, heard, or touched, a concept developed in early childhood.

Sensorimotor Stage

The first of the four stages of cognitive development in Piaget's theory, where infants learn about the world through their sensory experiences and manipulating objects.

Jean Piaget

A Swiss psychologist known for his pioneering work in developmental psychology and his theory of cognitive development in children.