Which Action Was NOT Taken in Response to the Financial

question 206

Multiple Choice

Which action was NOT taken in response to the financial crisis?

• A) a bailout of Lehman Brothers
• B) purchases of over $1 trillion in mortgage-backed securities by the Federal Reserve
• C) an increase in the FDIC's guarantee on deposits from $100,000 to $250,000 per account
• D) over $100 billion in loans by the Fed to AIG

Explain Lev Vygotsky's concept of the proximal zone of development and its importance in problem-solving and learning.

Differentiate between Piaget's and Vygotsky's theories regarding cognitive development.

Recognize the limitations and criticisms of Piaget's theory, including cultural considerations and the age at which certain cognitive abilities develop.

Understand the basics of Erik Erikson's psychosocial development stages and their impacts on personality development.

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Definitions:

Acid Hydrolysis

A chemical process in which a compound is broken down by reaction with water and an acid, resulting in the formation of one or more new substances.

Minor Groove

A narrower space between two strands of a DNA helix, distinguished from the major groove by its size, and specific for protein binding and DNA interactions.

Acid Hydrolysis

A process where water and an acid are used to break down compounds, often polymers or esters, into smaller units.

Amide

An organic compound characterized by a carbonyl group (C=O) attached to a nitrogen atom.