The TARP Program

question 61

Multiple Choice

The TARP program

• A) led to the collapse of many large banks.
• B) was one of the many causes of the financial crisis.
• C) was implemented in an effort to assist poor households.
• D) helped homeowners who had defaulted on their mortgages.
• E) was very controversial from the beginning.

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Definitions:

Fixed-interval Schedules

A type of reinforcement schedule in operant conditioning where rewards are given after a specific time interval has passed.

Pattern of Responding

The typical manner in which an individual reacts to a stimulus or situation, often studied in psychology to understand behavior.

Studying

The act of dedicating time and attention to gaining knowledge on a subject, typically involving reading and research.

Negative Reinforcement

A motivation or feedback mechanism that strengthens a behavior because an unpleasant condition is removed or it avoids a negative situation.