Graphs of the Functions F and G Are Given $f ( - 3 ) \text { or } g ( 3 ) ?$

question 51

Essay

Graphs of the functions f and g are given.
(a) Which is larger, $f ( - 3 ) \text { or } g ( 3 ) ?$
(b) Which is larger, $f ( - 1 ) \text { or } g ( - 1 ) ?$
(c) For which values of x is $f ( x ) = g ( x ) ?$

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Definitions:

Operant Conditioning

A method of learning where the intensity of a behavior is altered through rewards or penalties.

Extinction

The process whereby a conditioned response decreases in frequency and eventually disappears as a result of the conditioned stimulus being presented without the unconditioned stimulus.

Reinforcement

A stimulus or event that increases the likelihood of a behavior being repeated, it can be positive (adding) or negative (removing).

Shaping

Shaping is a method of training by which successive approximations toward a desired behavior are reinforced.