Find the Indicated Term Using the Given Information $a _ { 14 } = - \frac { 17 } { 4 }$

question 50

Multiple Choice

Find the indicated term using the given information.
- $a _ { 14 } = - \frac { 17 } { 4 }$ , a $_ { 24 } = - \frac { 37 } { 4 } ; a _ { 4 }$

• A) \(- \frac { 1 } { 2 }\)
• B) \(\frac { 3 } { 4 }\)
• C) \(\frac { 1 } { 4 }\)
• D) \(- 9\)

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Definitions:

Unconditioned Stimulus

A stimulus that automatically triggers a response without any need for prior learning.

Conditioned Stimulus

A previously neutral stimulus that, after becoming associated with an unconditioned stimulus, eventually triggers a conditioned response.

Unconditioned Reinforcer

A stimulus that naturally and automatically triggers a response without any need for learning, such as food for a hungry animal.

Conditioned Reinforcer

An initially neutral stimulus that acquires the capacity to serve as a reinforcer through association with an unconditioned reinforcer.