Find the Axis of Symmetry of the Given Function $$f ( x ) = - x ^ { 2 } + 7 x - 5$$

question 66

Multiple Choice

Find the axis of symmetry of the given function.
- $$f ( x ) = - x ^ { 2 } + 7 x - 5$$

• A) \(x = 7\)
• B) \(x = \frac { 7 } { 8 }\)
• C) \(x = - \frac { 7 } { 2 }\)
• D) \(x = \frac { 7 } { 2 }\)

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Definitions:

Classical Conditioning

A conditioning strategy where two stimuli are repeatedly linked; a response that initially arises from the second stimulus ultimately arises from the first stimulus alone.

Learned Association

A behavioral principle where a subject starts associating a previously neutral stimulus with a significant one after repeated pairing.

Fixed-Interval Schedule

A type of operant conditioning reinforcement schedule where rewards are delivered at predictable time intervals, provided that the correct response is made.

Operant Conditioning

A technique of teaching that utilizes incentives and penalties to affect the probability of a behavior's recurrence.