Choose the One Alternative That Best Completes the Statement or Answers

question 28

Multiple Choice

Choose the one alternative that best completes the statement or answers the question.
Approximate the area under the curve and above the x-axis using n rectangles. Let the height of each rectangle be given
by the value of the function at the right side of the rectangle.
- $$f ( x ) = 2 x ^ { 2 } + x + 3 \text { from } x = - 2 \text { to } x = 1 ; n = 3$$

• A) 25
• B) 13
• C) 17
• D) 21

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Definitions:

Positive Reinforcement

A method in behavioral psychology where the probability of a behavior increasing is enhanced by rewarding a positive outcome immediately following that behavior.

Scapegoating

The practice of unfairly blaming unpopular students for all types of negative classroom outcomes and behaviors.

Positive Peer Pressure

Influence from peers that leads an individual to make healthy, beneficial decisions due to the positive examples or encouragement from others.

Backup Reinforcers

Secondary reinforcers that can be exchanged for primary reinforcers, used in behavioral conditioning to motivate and sustain desired behaviors.