PSYC 3450 Lecture Notes - Lecture 15: Errorless Learning, Design Of Experiments, Gestalt Psychology
4 Apr 2017
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In our previous discussion, we presented discrimination learning as simultaneous; both. Sd and s appeared at the same time. Two options at same time, in many experiments not done this way: often, discrimination learning is serial. In serial discrimination learning, sd and s are presented on separate trials. Pigeon has key it can press, then comes in sequence. Important difference bc requires more memory, have to maintain representation to be able to compare: also, they are often distinct from the response key. If we did a generalization test after this learning, it would involve presenting numerous different cues one at a time, and measuring the response to each. Better for generalization gradients, when present in sequence see response to each individual stimulus. It does not signal any particular ucs: however, it does signal the opportunity to respond in order to receive reinforcement. The presence of sd signals that a particular contingency is active; peck the key for food.
