Which Type of Software Is Created and Updated by a Worldwide

question 37

Multiple Choice

Which type of software is created and updated by a worldwide community of programmers and available for free?

• A) software packages
• B) mashups
• C) outsourced
• D) open source

Recognize the differences and similarities between Piagetian and Vygotskian theories of cognitive development.

Explain the role of social interactions in cognitive development according to Vygotsky.

Understand the concept of the zone of proximal development (ZPD) and its implications for learning.

Describe the process and importance of scaffolding in Vygotsky's theory.

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Definitions:

Lender

An individual, institution, or entity that provides funds to another with the expectation that the funds will be repaid, often with interest.

Utility Function

A mathematical representation that ranks an individual's preferences over a set of goods and services.

Interest Rate

The share of a loan subject to interest charges to the borrower, typically denoted as an annual percentage of the loan's outstanding sum.

Nominal Interest Rate

The stated interest rate on a loan or investment, not adjusted for inflation.