Donna runs a day care center. After many years of hard work, the business has grown and provides a steady income. Donna’s daught
er, Elaine, has asked Donna to give her a loan for a down payment on a business of her own. In order to provide this loan, Donna would have to cut expenses at the day care center, including reducing staff by at least two employees. What is the primary characteristic that points to a particular stage of cognitive functioning in Donna’s case?
<span>The primary characteristic that I see is that Donna is financially insecure when it comes to loaning money out. After running a successful daycare for so long, she should be in the position to feel secure, however, her cognitive functioning says otherwise.</span>
