Failure to Understand the Distinction Between Mandatory and Optional _____

question 42

Short Answer

Failure to understand the distinction between mandatory and optional _____ in relationships might yield designs in which awkward (and unnecessary) temporary rows (entity instances) must be created just to accommodate the creation of required entities.

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Definitions:

Theory Of Mind

The ability to attribute mental states—beliefs, intents, desires, emotions, knowledge—to oneself and to others and to understand that others have beliefs, desires, and intentions that are different from one's own.

Individuality

The quality or character of being individual; a distinct personality that sets one person apart from others.

Differences

Distinctions or variations between two or more entities or phenomena.

Metacognition

Self-awareness of cognitive functions, commonly defined as "reflecting on one's thoughts."