A Functionalist Would Likely Ask Which One of the Following

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Multiple Choice

A functionalist would likely ask which one of the following questions about socially assistive robots?

• A)Who benefits from socially assistive robots and at whose expense?
• B)What meanings do people assign to socially assistive robots?
• C)What are the intended and unintended consequences of socially assistive robots?
• D)How will socially assistive robots affect interaction?

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Definitions:

Glycolysis

The metabolic pathway that converts glucose into pyruvate, releasing energy and forming ATP and NADH, occurring in the cytoplasm of cells.

Glycolysis

A metabolic process that breaks down carbohydrates and sugars through a series of enzymatic reactions to produce pyruvate, ATP, and NADH.

Reduction Reaction

A chemical reaction that involves the gain of electrons or the decrease in oxidation state by a molecule, atom, or ion.

Carbon Dioxide

Produced during the burning of carbon and organic matter as well as through the respiration process, this odorless, colorless gas is a natural part of the atmosphere and essential for photosynthesis in plants.