What Is an Algorithm

question 12

Multiple Choice

What is an algorithm?

• A)a piece of data that cannot be meaningfully divided
• B)a defined set of steps to solve a problem
• C)a characteristic or property of an entity
• D)a problem generated when entering, updating, and deleting data

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Definitions:

Cultural Relativism

The principle of understanding and evaluating cultural practices and beliefs within their own social contexts rather than from an external standpoint.

Social Dominance Orientation

A scale that measures an individual’s preference for hierarchical relationships between social groups and the extent to which they support dominance and inequality among these groups.

Authoritarian Submission

A psychological behavior characterized by uncritical acceptance of authority, where individuals submit excessively to figures they perceive as authoritative.

Tolerance For Ambiguity

The ability or willingness of a person to accept and deal with uncertainty or unclear situations without becoming anxious or stressed.