At the Minimum or the Maximum of the Graph of a Non-

question 37

Multiple Choice

At the minimum or the maximum of the graph of a non- linear function (with x on the horizontal axis and y on the vertical axis) the slope of the curve is

• A)- 1.
• B)undefined.
• C)1.
• D)0.
• E)infinite.

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Definitions:

Causation

The action of causing something, referring to a relationship where one thing is understood to be the result of the activity of another.

Reliability And Validity

Terms used in research and evaluation to describe the consistency (reliability) and accuracy (validity) of a measure or test.

Classical Conditioning

A learning process that occurs through associations between an environmental stimulus and a naturally occurring stimulus, leading to a learned response.

Operant Conditioning

A learning process by which the strength of a behavior is modified by reinforcement or punishment.