Find the First Five Terms of the Sequence $a _ { n } = 3 \left( a _ { n - 1 } + 1 \right)$

question 84

Essay

Find the first five terms of the sequence $a _ { n } = 3 \left( a _ { n - 1 } + 1 \right)$
, where $a _ { 1 } = 1$
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Definitions:

Psychokinesis

The claimed capability to manipulate objects using only the power of the mind.

Context Effects

Refers to how the context in which a stimulus occurs can affect the perception of this stimulus.

Perceptual Adaptation

The ability of the body to adjust to an environment by filtering out distractions, allowing for greater focus on particular stimuli.

Perceptual Set

A mental predisposition to perceive one thing and not another, influenced by expectations, emotions, and culture.