Wikihouse Freely Provides User-Submitted Blueprints for Anyone Who Wishes to Build

question 63

Multiple Choice

Wikihouse freely provides user-submitted blueprints for anyone who wishes to build an affordable custom-built house with 3D printing.This is an example of ______ because ______.

• A)crowdsourcing; it uses the expertise of the crowd to greatly reduce the cost of design and construction
• B)crowdfunding; it uses the Internet to quickly generate a large user base for Wikihouse
• C)bootstrapping; it allows amateur designers an opportunity to disrupt the construction business
• D)Wikifunding; it uses the open-source Wikipedia platform to generate new solutions and opportunities

---

Definitions:

Dying Role

The social and psychological processes individuals experience as they approach the end of life.

Sick Role

A concept in medical sociology that describes the rights and obligations of a person who is duly recognized as being ill, including being exempt from social responsibilities and the expectation to seek treatment and cooperate in the process of recovery.

Loved One

A term referring to someone whom an individual has deep affection for, typically a family member or close friend.

Resiliency

The ability to recover quickly from difficulties or adapt well in the face of adversity or stress.