Use Newton's Method to Approximate the Zero(s)of the Function

question 198

Multiple Choice

Use Newton's Method to approximate the zero(s) of the function accurate to three decimal places. ​

• A)0.486
• B)-0.486
• C)-0.528
• D)0.517
• E)0.433

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Definitions:

Extinction

In psychology, the gradual weakening and eventual disappearance of a conditioned response.

Spontaneous Recovery

The reappearance of a previously extinguished response after a period of no exposure to the conditioned stimulus.

Stimulus Discrimination

The learned ability to differentiate between similar stimuli, responding only to the original conditioned stimulus and not to similar ones.

Stimulus Generalization

A psychological phenomenon in which a response to a specific stimulus becomes associated with other stimuli that are similar.