In August 2011,Standard & Poor's (S&P)changed Its Rating on U

question 212

Multiple Choice

In August 2011,Standard & Poor's (S&P) changed its rating on U.S.Treasury bonds from "AAA" to "AA+" based on the state of the federal government's budget deficit.This was the ________ a rating agency had given Treasury bonds less than a rating of "AAA."

• A)first time ever
• B)second time since the year 2000
• C)first time since the Great Depression
• D)fifth time in history

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Definitions:

Priming

The exposure to one stimulus influences a response to a subsequent stimulus, without conscious guidance or intention.

Episodic Memory

a type of long-term memory that involves the recollection of specific events, situations, and experiences.

Implicit Memory

A type of memory in which previous experiences aid in the performance of a task without conscious awareness of these previous experiences.

Declarative Memory

A type of long-term memory that involves the ability to recall factual information, such as names, dates, and concepts.