Finnegan Goes to Apply for a Car Loan and Is

question 35

Multiple Choice

Finnegan goes to apply for a car loan and is shocked when his credit report turns up with a very low rating. As he investigates, he finds out that someone has opened credit cards in his name and with his social security number. This person has charged up huge sums and not paid the balance responsibly. Finnegan has been the victim of ____.

• A)identity theft
• B)plagiarism
• C)broken windows
• D)cyberbullying

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Definitions:

Williams Syndrome

Williams syndrome is a rare genetic disorder that causes various developmental problems, including unique facial characteristics, heart issues, and a strong verbal aptitude often paired with social extroversion.

Mental Retardation

An outdated and now considered offensive term for intellectual disability, which refers to significant limitations in intellectual functioning and adaptive behavior.

Cognitive Ability

refers to the mental capacity for processing information, solving problems, and making decisions; it encompasses functions like memory, reasoning, and understanding.

Language Functioning

encompasses the array of cognitive and physical processes involved in the production, understanding, and use of language.