A Recursion Formula and the Initial Term(s) of a Sequence $a _ { 1 } = 1 , a _ { n + 1 } = \frac { a _ { n } } { n + 2 }$

question 403

Multiple Choice

A recursion formula and the initial term(s) of a sequence are given. Write out the first five terms of the sequence.
- $a _ { 1 } = 1 , a _ { n + 1 } = \frac { a _ { n } } { n + 2 }$

• A) \(1 , \frac { 1 } { 3 } , \frac { 3 } { 4 } , \frac { 4 } { 5 } , \frac { 5 } { 6 }\)
• B) \(1 , \frac { 1 } { 3 } , 12 , \frac { 1 } { 60 } , 360\)
• C) \(1 , \frac { 1 } { 3 } , \frac { 1 } { 12 } , \frac { 1 } { 60 } , \frac { 1 } { 360 }\)
• D) \(1 , \frac { 1 } { 3 } , \frac { 1 } { 4 } , \frac { 1 } { 5 } , \frac { 1 } { 6 }\)

Understand the concept and application of operant conditioning in behavior modification.

Identify and differentiate between types of reinforcement (positive, negative) and reinforcement schedules (fixed-ratio, variable-ratio, fixed-interval, variable-interval).

Recognize shaping as a method for teaching new behaviors and skills incrementally.

Distinguish between operant and respondent (classical) conditioning.

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