The Type of Derivatives That Seem to Be the Most

question 58

Multiple Choice

The type of derivatives that seem to be the most troublesome are:

• A) Traditional derivatives
• B) Derivative securities
• C) Exchange-traded derivatives
• D) Derivatives that are not traded on any exchange
• E) All derivatives

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Definitions:

Punishment

The process by which a stimulus or event weakens or reduces the probability of the response that it follows.

Systematic Desensitization

A behavioral therapy technique used to reduce phobic or anxiety responses through gradual exposure to the feared object or situation, paired with relaxation exercises.

Stimulus Generalization

The tendency for the conditioned response to be evoked by stimuli that are similar to the stimulus that was originally conditioned.

Operant Conditioning

A method of learning that employs rewards and punishments for behavior, which leads to changes in behavior.