A Line Is Tangent to a Curve If It

question 10

Multiple Choice

A line is tangent to a curve if it

• A)crosses the curve at one point
• B)touches the curve at one point, without crossing it
• C)crosses the curve at a minimum of two points
• D)never touches the curve
• E)forms a right triangle with the curve

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Definitions:

Reinforcement

In behavior psychology, it's a stimulus or event that increases the likelihood of the repetition of the behavior it follows.

Variable-Interval

A schedule of reinforcement where a response is rewarded after an unpredictable amount of time has passed, used in behaviorist research.

Intermittently

Occurring at irregular intervals; not continuous or steady, often with pauses or breaks in between.

Variable Ratio

A reinforcement schedule where a response is rewarded after an unpredictable number of responses, making it a powerful method for conditioning stable and high rates of responding.