_____ Was Just a Sophomore When He Began Building Computers

question 38

Multiple Choice

_____ was just a sophomore when he began building computers in his dorm room at the University of Texas. His firm would one day claim the top spot among PC manufacturers worldwide.

• A) Bill Gates
• B) Steve Jobs
• C) Michael Dell
• D) Shawn Fanning
• E) Mark Zuckerberg

Understand the concept of cohort and its influence on individuals based on shared experiences.

Differentiate between normative and nonnormative life events.

Recognize the impact of historical and cultural contexts on development.

Identify significant developmental influences across the lifespan.

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Definitions:

Cultural Relativism

Assumption that all cultures are essentially equally valuable and should be judged according to their own standards; no cultural standpoint is privileged over another.

Marginalization

The process of pushing certain groups or individuals to the edge of society by not allowing them an active voice, identity, or rights.

Dominant Group

A social group that possesses the greatest power, resources, and social status within a society, exerting control and setting standards.

Marginalized Member

An individual or group that is pushed to the fringe of society and deprived of social and economic participation, often due to factors like race, gender, or economic status.