A Function Is Given $U ( x ) = 4 \left( x ^ { 3 } - x \right)$

question 49

Essay

A function is given. (a) Find all the local maximum and minimum values of the function and the value of x at which each occurs
b) Find the intervals on which the function is increasing and on which the function is decreasing. State each answer correct to two decimal places. $U ( x ) = 4 \left( x ^ { 3 } - x \right)$

Illustrate how perceptions can be influenced by perceptual sets and societal expectations.

Distinguish between top-down and bottom-up processing in perception.

Explain the concept of sensory adaptation and its implications for perception.

Understand the influence of schemas and perceptual sets on interpretation of sensory information.

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