Write a Formula for the General Term (The Nth Term) $- 8 , - 16 , - 32 , - 64 , - 128 , \ldots$

question 93

Multiple Choice

Write a formula for the general term (the nth term) of the geometric sequence.
- $- 8 , - 16 , - 32 , - 64 , - 128 , \ldots$

• A) \(a _ { n } = - 8 ( 2 n )\)
• B) \(a _ { n } = - 8 ( 2 ) ^ { n }\)
• C) \(a _ { n } = - 8 ( 2 ) ^ { n - 1 }\)
• D) \(a _ { n } = a _ { 1 } + 2 ^ { n }\)

Differentiate between types of reinforcers (primary and secondary) and understand their significance.

Comprehend the concepts of stimulus discrimination and stimulus generalization.

Grasp the processes involved in the development of superstitious behaviors.

Recognize the influence of discriminative stimuli on behavior.

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