Decide Whether the Composite Functions, F ∘ G and G

question 44

Multiple Choice

Decide whether the composite functions, f ∘ g and g ∘ f, are equal to x.
-f(x) = , g(x) =

• A)Yes, yes
• B)No, no
• C)No, yes
• D)Yes, no

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Definitions:

Reinforcement

A process in operant conditioning that increases the likelihood of a behavior being repeated, which can be either positive (by adding a stimulus) or negative (by removing a stimulus).

Negative Contrast Effect

The effect in which a shift from high to low reward magnitude produces a lower level of responding than if the reward magnitude had always been low.

Reward

A beneficial stimulus that increases the likelihood of a behavior being repeated when it follows that behavior.

Variable-interval Schedule

A reinforcement schedule in which rewards are given following a variable amount of time.