What Is the Covering Relation of the Partial Ordering $\{ ( a , b ) \mid a \text { divides } b \}$

question 15

Essay

What is the covering relation of the partial ordering $\{ ( a , b ) \mid a \text { divides } b \}$ on the set {1,2,3,4,6,8,12,24} ?

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Definitions:

Operant Conditioning

A method of instruction by which a behavior's force is adjusted by means of rewards or consequences.

Complex Human Behaviors

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Rotter's Social Learning Theory

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