Consider the Regular Expression $a ( a \mid b ) ^ { * } b$

question 9

Essay

Consider the regular expression $a ( a \mid b ) ^ { * } b$
(a) Describe the language defined by this expression.
(b) Design a finite-state automaton to accept the language defined by the expression.

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Definitions:

Physical Attractiveness

The perception of an individual's physical traits as aesthetically pleasing or beautiful, often influenced by societal standards and personal preferences.

Self-other Knowledge Asymmetry

The disparity in knowledge that an individual has about themselves compared to what others know about them.

Self-perception Theory

A psychological theory suggesting that individuals develop their attitudes and feelings by observing their own behavior and concluding what attitudes must have caused them.

Symbolic Interactionism

A sociological perspective stressing the importance of symbolic communication and how social reality is constructed through interaction in social contexts.