The Y2K Problem Refers to

question 109

Multiple Choice

The Y2K problem refers to

• A) the inability of all computers to function after year 2000.
• B) a manufacturing flaw in some Intel processors in 1998.
• C) the use of 4 digits to represent the year in early computers.
• D) the use of 2 digits to represent the year in early computers.
• E) the use of the 1929 rule to determine the first two digits of the year.

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Definitions:

Individualism

A theory in society that prioritizes individuals' freedom to act over the control of groups or the government.

Collectivism

A cultural orientation prioritizing the goals and well-being of the group over the individual, emphasizing interdependence, cooperation, and social harmony.

Fundamental Attribution Error

The tendency for observers to attribute other people's behavior to internal or dispositional factors and to downplay situational factors.

Overjustification Effect

The phenomenon where introducing an external incentive for an already internally motivated activity reduces intrinsic motivation.