Find the Points of Inflection and Discuss the Concavity of the Function

question 86

Multiple Choice

Find the points of inflection and discuss the concavity of the function $f ( x ) = - 8 x - 2 \cos x$ on the interval $[ 0,2 \pi ]$

• A) concave down on \(( 0,2 \pi )\); no points of inflection
• B) concave downward on \(\left( \frac { \pi } { 2 } , \frac { 3 \pi } { 2 } \right) ;\) concave upward on \(\left( 0 , \frac { \pi } { 2 } \right) , \left( \frac { 3 \pi } { 2 } , 2 \pi \right)\); inflection points at \(x = \frac { \pi } { 2 }\) and \(x = \frac { 3 \pi } { 2 }\)
• C) concave upward on \(\left( \frac { \pi } { 2 } , \frac { 3 \pi } { 2 } \right) ;\) concave downward on \(\left( 0 , \frac { \pi } { 2 } \right) , \left( \frac { 3 \pi } { 2 } , 2 \pi \right)\) inflection points at \(x = \frac { \pi } { 2 }\) and \(x = \frac { 3 \pi } { 2 }\)
• D) concave up on \(( 0,2 \pi )\); no points of inflection
• E) none of the above

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Grasp the theories and perspectives of Karen Horney, especially concerning gender-related issues in psychology.

Comprehend the views of Carl Rogers on personality and human relationships.

Differentiate among the psychoanalytic theories of Freud, Horney, Adler, and others.

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