Which of the Following Is an Investment Swindle in Which

question 52

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an investment swindle in which high profits are promised from fictitious sources and early investors are paid off with funds raised from later investors?

• A) False entries
• B) False token
• C) False pretenses
• D) Ponzi scheme
• E) Pretexting

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Definitions:

Working Memory

A cognitive system that temporarily holds information available for processing and is essential for reasoning and the guidance of decision-making and behavior.

Retrieval Cue

A stimulus that allows for the recall of information stored in the long-term memory.

Tip-Of-The-Tongue

A cognitive phenomenon where a person cannot recall a specific word or fact despite feeling that retrieval is imminent.

Flashbulb Memory

Highly detailed and vivid memories of momentous events, which are often remembered with high confidence but not always with accurate detail.