Real biological operant behavior isn't exactly trial and error learning.
Many factors shape and guide initial responses.
What I've noticed in some descriptions of models is the use of optimization for reinforcement to shape responses. In real organisms behavior may be controlled by short or long term outcomes, and may oscillate between this "optimization" based on schedules. This produces variability in the trials which can adjust behavior. Are we seeing these reinforcement models do this?
Many factors shape and guide initial responses.
What I've noticed in some descriptions of models is the use of optimization for reinforcement to shape responses. In real organisms behavior may be controlled by short or long term outcomes, and may oscillate between this "optimization" based on schedules. This produces variability in the trials which can adjust behavior. Are we seeing these reinforcement models do this?
Often referred to as "The Little Book".
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