Write Out the First Five Terms of the Sequence $$\left\{ n ^ { 2 } - n \right\}$$

question 228

Multiple Choice

Write out the first five terms of the sequence.
- $$\left\{ n ^ { 2 } - n \right\}$$

• A) 1, 4, 9, 16, 25
• B) 0, 2, 6, 12, 20
• C) 0, 3, 8, 15, 24
• D) 2, 6, 12, 20, 30

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Definitions:

Social Learning

The process of acquiring new behaviors through observation and imitation of others, as proposed by Albert Bandura.

Classical Conditioning

The procedure of learning through establishing connections between a stimulus from the surroundings and one that occurs naturally.

Secondary Reinforcers

A stimulus that gains its reinforcing power through its association with a primary reinforcer; also known as conditioned reinforcers.

Positive Reinforcement

A method in behaviorism where the introduction of a desirable or pleasant stimulus following a behavior increases the likelihood of that behavior being repeated.