Write Out the First Five Terms of the Sequence

question 52

Multiple Choice

Write out the first five terms of the sequence.
-{n2 - n}

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

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Definitions:

Partial Reinforcement

A conditioning schedule in which a behavior is reinforced only some of the time, making the behavior more resistant to extinction.

Continuous Reinforcement

This is a learning process in behavior modification where a reward follows every correct response, enhancing the likelihood of the behavior being repeated.

Negative Reinforcement

A behavioral psychology term where the removal of an undesirable outcome strengthens a specific behavior.

Partial Reinforcement

A conditioning schedule where responses are only occasionally reinforced, making the learned behavior more resistant to extinction.