A Standard Which Came to the Market First, Such as the QWERTY

question 136

Multiple Choice

A standard which came to the market first, such as the QWERTY letter layout in typewriters, can become entrenched (this layout is still used in computer keyboards today) . What is this phenomenon called?

• A) network externalities
• B) path dependency
• C) sunk cost
• D) comparative advantage

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Definitions:

Palliative Care

Specialized medical care focused on providing relief from the symptoms and stress of a serious illness to improve quality of life for both the patient and the family.

Adolescents' Perspectives

The views, experiences, and attitudes of individuals typically aged between 13 and 19, reflecting their unique developmental stage.

Unrealistic Theories

Concepts or hypotheses that lack basis in reality, often disregarding practical constraints or existing evidence.

Terminal Sedation

A form of palliative care where a patient near the end of life may be sedated to alleviate suffering, typically when symptoms are refractory to other treatments.