Consider the Following List

question 6

Multiple Choice

Consider the following list. list = {5, 11, 25, 28, 45, 78, 100, 120, 125}; Suppose that binary search as discussed in the book is used to determine whether 28 is in list. What are the values of first and last when the while loop in the body of the binarySearch method terminates?

• A) first = 3, last = 3
• B) first = 0, last = 3
• C) first = 2, last = 4
• D) None of these

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Definitions:

Fixed-ratio Schedule

A schedule of reinforcement where a response is reinforced only after a specified number of responses have occurred, leading to a high, stable responding rate with just a brief pause after the reinforcement.

Variable-ratio Schedule

A reinforcement schedule in which a response is rewarded after an unpredictable number of responses.

Stimulus Discrimination

A cognitive process that allows individuals to distinguish between similar stimuli and react differently to them.

Desired Response

The specific outcome or reaction that one aims to elicit from an action, experiment, or communication.