Which of the Following Statements Factors Contributed to the 2007-2009

question 96

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements factors contributed to the 2007-2009 financial crisis?

• A)The cultural shift that allowed the public to "spend now and pay later"-rather than their parents' or grandparents' philosophy of "save now, spend later" led to increases in consumer debt levels.
• B)U.S.government officials engaged in efforts to expand home ownership by encouraging lenders to make mortgage loans available to a broader spectrum of individuals.
• C)Federal fiscal policy also became simulative, with increased government spending and the passage of tax cuts in 2002.
• D)The Federal Reserve adopted an expansionary monetary policy characterized by very low interest rates.
• E)all of the above.

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Definitions:

Free Association

A psychoanalytic technique in which a patient says whatever comes to mind without censorship as a way to explore the unconscious.

Psychodynamic

A psychological theory or approach that examines the unconscious processes as they are manifested in a person's present behavior.

Unconscious Processes

Mental activities below the level of conscious awareness that influence thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, a fundamental concept in psychoanalytic theory.

Psychodynamic Therapy

A therapeutic approach aiming to explore the psychological forces underlying emotional issues, focusing on unresolved conflicts and influences from the past.