Suppose the Temperature in Degrees Celsius on the Surface of a Metal

question 76

Multiple Choice

Suppose the temperature in degrees Celsius on the surface of a metal plate is where x and y are measured in centimeters. Estimate the average temperature if x varies between 0 and 3 centimeters and y varies between 0 and 2 centimeters.

• A) degrees Celsius
• B) degrees Celsius
• C) degrees Celsius
• D) degrees Celsius
• E) degrees Celsius

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Definitions:

Fixed-interval Schedule

A type of reinforcement schedule in operant conditioning where rewards are delivered at fixed intervals of time, as long as the correct response is made.

Secondary Reinforcers

Conditioned stimuli that acquire reinforcement value through their association with primary reinforcers.

Conditioned Reinforcers

Stimuli or rewards that have become reinforcing by being paired with another reinforcer, sometimes called secondary reinforcers.

Established Reinforcers

Stimuli that have acquired the capacity to strengthen behavior due to their consistent association with primary reinforcers or through inherent desirability.