At Some Time Over the Course of Their Lives, About

question 13

True/False

At some time over the course of their lives, about 7 percent of Americans are estimated to suffer from PTSD because the effects of PTSD are now recognized not only among the victims, witnesses, and perpetrators of war, but also among ordinary people who are traumatized by terrible events in civilian life.

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Definitions:

Credit Default Swaps

Financial derivatives that allow an investor to swap or offset their credit risk with that of another investor.

Insurance Contract

A legal agreement between an insurance company and the policyholder, which specifies the terms for the payment of insurance benefits.

Default

Failure to fulfill a financial obligation, especially failing to make payments on a loan, bond, or other debt instrument.

Nonfinancial Businesses

Companies primarily engaged in activities other than financial services, such as manufacturing, services, or retail.