Programming Languages Were Developed in Order to

question 8

Multiple Choice

Programming languages were developed in order to

• A) make it possible to program computers in English.
• B) make programming faster and less error-prone.
• C) speed translations between English and Russian during the Cold War.
• D) improve the computation speed of computers, which were very expensive.
• E) All of the above.

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Definitions:

Reinforcement Theory

A theory that suggests behavior is influenced by its consequences, with rewards encouraging the behavior's recurrence.

Equity Theory

A concept in social psychology that explains how individuals perceive fairness in distribution of resources in interpersonal relationships.

Goal-Setting Theory

A psychological theory suggesting that establishing specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound goals can significantly influence motivation and enhance performance.

Negative Reinforcement

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