Describe a Purpose of Databases and the Functions of a Database

question 60

Essay

Describe a purpose of databases and the functions of a database management system (DBMS).

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Definitions:

Group Polarization

A phenomenon where discussions within a group lead to the adoption of more extreme positions or attitudes than the members initially had.

Conformity

The act of matching attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors to group norms or expectations.

Social Loafing

The phenomenon where individuals exert less effort when working in a group compared to when working alone, due to perceived diffusion of responsibility.

Groupthink

Groupthink is a psychological phenomenon where the desire for harmony and conformity within a group leads to irrational or dysfunctional decision-making outcomes.