Ming and Adam, University Students in Their Early 20s, Unexpectedly

question 37

Essay

Ming and Adam, university students in their early 20s, unexpectedly find that they are about to become parents for the first time. Ming is ecstatic about the situation whereas Warren is pretty distressed. Using the cognitive appraisal approach, describe some of the factors that might be contributing to their varying experiences.

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Definitions:

Underwriters

Professionals or companies that assess and take on financial risk, as in the issuance of insurance policies or investment securities.

Registration Document

An official document filed with a regulatory body to declare the particulars of a new issue of securities, a new company, or a vehicle.

Private Placement Exemption

Private Placement Exemption refers to a securities offering exempt from registration with regulatory bodies, allowing companies to sell shares directly to qualified investors without a public offering.

SEC

The Securities and Exchange Commission, a federal agency responsible for regulating the securities industry, enforcing federal securities laws, and ensuring securities market integrity.