Jackson Has Been a Software Developer for His Entire Career

question 120

Multiple Choice

Jackson has been a software developer for his entire career. He found early success with an application he designed during his free time in university, and has been able to expand on that success as the head of a successful software company. He is considered an expert among his peers, and his innovative solutions have helped his company become profitable. He is at his creative peak. Based upon cited research studies, how old is Jackson most likely to be at this point in his career?

• A) 18 years old
• B) 27 years old
• C) 39 years old
• D) 62 years old

Examine case studies of language development in non-human animals to understand language acquisition mechanisms.

Compare and contrast different theories and hypotheses related to language and thought.

Understand intelligence theories, including general intelligence, specific abilities, and multiple intelligences.

Differentiate between various models and theorists in the field of intelligence and cognition.

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Definitions:

Prejudice

Preconceived opinion not based on reason or actual experience; bias or discrimination against certain groups.

Stereotypes

Oversimplified generalizations about groups of people that may lead to assumptions and judgments without regard for individual differences.

Stereotype

A widely held but fixed and oversimplified image or idea of a particular type of person or thing.

Ethnocentrism

The belief that one’s ethnic group is more normal than others; an emotional source of prejudice because of people’s gut-level feelings about how right their group is—and, in turn, how wrong they think other groups are.