Gestalt
Estes
Tolman
Learning Vs Performance
Neural Processes/ Misc
100
(you have to look at the whole picture) the whole is more than the sum of its parts
What is the basis of Gestalts theory?
100
purposive behavior. large, intact behavior patters; ex: leaving apartment to go to class
What is Molar behavior?
100
Tolmans contribution to society
What is operational behaviorism?
100
Hypothesis based on prior experience
What is learning?
100
Enough activation of first neuron to fire second neuron Then less activation of first neuron needed
What is long term potentiation?
200
Brains job is to organize sensory information to make it meaningful, complete, and simple
What is the brains job?
200
S, A1, Theta, A2
What are 4 symbols associated w/SST?
200
Develops a ‘picture’ of what the environment is like
What is Trial Error?
200
Goal achievement – confirmation of expectancies
What is performance?
200
30
How much chalk went thru Dr. Wilkinsons washing machine this year? (In pounds)
300
When elements are grouped closely together, they are perceived as one whole
what is the Factor of Proximity?
300
S-S theory
What theory is where One stimulus leads to another stimulus?
300
always look for easiest or shortest possibility
What is the principle of least effort?
300
Development of cognitive map
What is learning?
300
Cell assembly and Phase sequences
what is: Cell – cell – cell – cell cell assembly - cell assembly- cell assembly?
400
Perceptions tends to complete things
What is Factor of Closure?
400
Estes name for typical learning curve
what is negatively acelerated learning curve?
400
goal directed, purposive behavior
What is molar behavior?
400
Use of cognitive map to satisfy demand
What is performance?
400
CS – Tone US - air puff CR – blink (Bunny Rabbit example from class)
how do you show that when tone occurs neural activity greatly increases, thus showing learning and LTP?
500
Isomorphism
what causes Sensory information reactions in the brain?
500
Pn= 1-(1-p1)(1-theta)^n-1
What is the statistical learning theory
500
Motivation
what is NOT required for learning to occur OR what is important for demonstrating learning
500
learning is occurring even though its not being observed
What is latent learning?
500
Cocain
what is Dr. Wilkinsons Drug of choice? ... for rats of course
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