Which of the Following Is Not Typically Considered a Function

question 68

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not typically considered a function of financial intermediaries?

• A) Providing a payment mechanism
• B) Investing in real assets
• C) Accumulating funds from smaller investors
• D) Spreading, or pooling risk among individuals

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Definitions:

Hostility

An intense form of anger or aggression often displayed through antagonistic behavior towards others.

Orally Fixated

Describes an individual's strong focus on oral stimuli, such as sucking or chewing, as a result of unresolved conflicts in early psychosexual development.

Passive Dependence

A behavioral condition where an individual relies excessively on others for emotional support, decision-making, or to meet their personal needs.

Freud

Sigmund Freud, an Austrian neurologist and the founder of psychoanalysis, a clinical method for treating psychopathology through dialogue between a patient and psychoanalyst.