Calculate the Average Rate of Change for the Following Functions $$f ( x ) = x ^ { 2 } \text { between } x = - 4$$

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Essay

Calculate the average rate of change for the following functions: $$f ( x ) = x ^ { 2 } \text { between } x = - 4$$ $$\text { and } x = - 1$$

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Definitions:

Neutral Stimulus

A stimulus that initially produces no specific response other than focusing attention, until it is paired with an unconditioned stimulus.

Unconditioned Stimulus

In classical conditioning, a stimulus that unconditionally—naturally and automatically—triggers a response.

Conditioned Stimulus

A previously neutral stimulus that, after becoming associated with the unconditioned stimulus, eventually comes to trigger a conditioned response.

Operant Conditioning

A learning process through which the strength of a behavior is modified by reinforcement or punishment.