You Are Given Function $f$ Defined on an Interval $[ a , b ]$

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Essay

You are given function $f$ defined on an interval $[ a , b ]$ , the number $n$ of subintervals of equal length $\Delta x = \frac { ( b - a ) } { n }$ , and the evaluation points $c _ { k }$ in $\left[ x _ { k - 1 } , x _ { k } \right]$ .
(a) Sketch the graph of $f$ and the rectangles associated with the Riemann sum for $f$ on $[ a , b ]$ , and
(b) find the Riemann sum.
$f ( x ) = 2 x - 3 , \quad [ 0,2 ] , \quad n = 4 , \quad c _ { k }$ is the right endpoint

Differentiate between positive and negative punishment and understand their uses in behavior modification.

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.

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