A recursive function is written to find the maximum element in an array. A bug is causing a `StackOverflowError`. What is the most likely cause? public static int findMax(int[] A, int n) { if (n == 1) return A[0]; // Bug is likely in the next line return Math.max(A[n-1], findMax(A, n)); }

Analyze the following recursive method. What does it compute? public static int compute(int a, int b) { if (b == 0) { return 0; } if (b > 0) { return a + compute(a, b – 1); } return -compute(a, -b); }

A key difference between recursion and iteration is:

Which of the following algorithms is the best example of a “divide and conquer” strategy implemented with recursion?

The “unwinding” phase of a recursive call begins when:

A sound wave travels along a tube oriented in the direction of the -axis. The displacement is given by

What is the output of the following Java code? public static int mystery(int n) { if (n < 10) { return n; } else { return mystery(n / 10) + (n % 10); } } // Call: System.out.println(mystery(345));

Erin, for over two years has fluctuating mood disturbances that cause him some distress and has interfered in his relationship with his girlfriend and his friends. When he is “up,” he is very energetic and has a decreased need for sleep. During this period, he can accomplish much, feels very creative, and completes many tasks. These times usually last about two days. After this period of being “up,” he complains he has a “down” period. During the down times, he feels sluggish and has little energy. He states, “When I go through a downtime, I just feel heavy and blah. No, not depressed or hopeless, just really drained, more than anything.” He has never met the criteria for a Manic episode, Hypomanic episode, or Major Depressive episode. Erin is diagnosed with which of the following conditions?

The essential feature is marked, or intense fear or anxiety triggered by the real or anticipated exposure to a range of situations. The disorder is characterized by marked or intense fear or anxiety triggered by the real or anticipated exposure to a wide range of situations, such as using public transportation, being in large open spaces, standing in line or a crowd, or being alone while away from home. This defines what disorder?    

Jada worries about embarrassing or humiliating herself. One of her primary fears is that others will notice that she is anxious. She is afraid of situations that she believes will allow others to judge her and find her inadequate. Thus, Jada avoids situations in which she might be the center of attention. She has an intense fear of being in situations where she does not know people, so she often avoids activities she would really like to participate in. Her fear of standing out makes her hesitate to do things or speak to people out of fear of embarrassment. She avoids public speaking and engaging in presentations at conferences or events. She often avoids parties or gatherings of groups of acquaintances because she is afraid of introducing herself to others or of appearing awkward or clumsy. Jada is diagnosed with what disorder?