A Building in the Shape of a Rectangular Box Is

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Essay

A building in the shape of a rectangular box is to have a volume of (see the figure).It is estimated that the annual heating and cooling costs will be $2/square foot for the top, $4/square foot for the front and back, and $2/square foot for the sides.Find the dimensions of the building that will result in a minimal annual heating and cooling cost.What is the minimal annual heating and cooling cost(C)?

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Definitions:

Discrimination Learning

The process through which an organism learns to respond differently to various stimuli, distinguishing between them based on their differences.

Discriminative Stimulus

A stimulus in the presence of which a particular response will be reinforced or punished, indicating when a behavior is likely to have a consequence.

Lashley-Wade

Refers to research conducted by Lashley and Wade on learning and memory, often associated with the principles of brain function and the localization of memory.

Training Stimulus

A specific environmental event or condition presented with the purpose of eliciting a particular response during the learning process.