Verify That the Following Program Segment Is Correct with Respect

question 34

Essay

Verify that the following program segment is correct with respect to the initial assertion T and the final
assertion (x ≤ y ∧ max = y) ∨ (x > y ∧ max = x):
if x ≤ y then
max := y
else
max := x

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Definitions:

Drive-Reduction Theory

A psychological theory suggesting that motivation arises from biological needs driving an individual to act in ways that reduce drives and achieve homeostasis.

Physiological Needs

The most basic human necessities required to sustain life, such as air, water, food, shelter, and sleep, according to Maslow's hierarchy of needs.

Psychological Wants

Desires primarily based on emotional or mental fulfillment rather than basic survival or physiological needs.

Innate Tendency

Inborn or natural behaviors and characteristics that are genetically programmed, not learned from experience.