The Stock Market Crash of 1929 Turned into

question 9

Multiple Choice

The stock market crash of 1929 turned into

• A) the deepest, most widespread depression in history.
• B) an economic boon to average consumers because they were now able to afford stock.
• C) a minor depression followed by an economic recovery.
• D) a limited depression in some countries, but not most Western countries.
• E) a depression for the United States only.

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Definitions:

Hostile Attribution

The tendency to interpret others' behaviors as having malicious intent, even in ambiguous situations.

Potency Bias

A cognitive bias that affects how people perceive the power or influence of others, often overstating the strength of those in leadership or authority positions.

Hostile Attribution Bias

The tendency to interpret others' behaviors as having hostile intent, even when the behavior is ambiguous or benign.

Underlying Defense Mechanism

A subconscious psychological strategy employed to protect a person from anxiety arising from unacceptable thoughts or feelings.