What Was the Take-Home Message of the Therac 25 Case

question 2

Multiple Choice

What was the take-home message of the Therac 25 case?

• A) Software engineers are never responsible for their actions.
• B) Analogue technologies are always safer than digital ones.
• C) Bad software can kill people.
• D) All of the above

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Definitions:

Humanistic

An approach in psychology emphasizing personal growth, self-awareness, and the concept of self-actualization.

Social-Cognitive Perspectives

Theoretical viewpoint that focuses on how people learn by observing others, emphasizing the interaction of our thought processes, behaviors, and the environment.

Self-Discipline

The ability to control one's feelings and overcome one's weaknesses; the ability to pursue what one thinks is right despite temptations to abandon it.

Narcissism

A personality trait characterized by a grandiose sense of self-importance, a need for excessive admiration, and a lack of empathy for others.