In Addition to Operating Systems, E-Mail, Databases and Web Browsers

question 79

Multiple Choice

In addition to operating systems, e-mail, databases and Web browsers, open source software also includes:

• A) hardware.
• B) machine code.
• C) software components and objects.
• D) firmware.
• E) proprietary software.

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Definitions:

Scapegoating

A psychological or social process of assigning blame to an individual or group for problems or failures, often to deflect responsibility from oneself.

Social Psychology Theory

A framework within social psychology that explores how people's thoughts, feelings, and behaviors are influenced by the actual, imagined, or implied presence of others.

Robber's Cave Experiment

A social psychology study by Muzafer Sherif that demonstrated how intergroup conflict can arise from competition for resources and how it can be overcome through cooperative tasks.

Us-them Hostility

This refers to feelings of antagonism and opposition between different groups, often highlighting social or cultural divisions.