Do Stimuli Elicit Behavior?—A Study in the Logical Foundations of
... as possible environmental elicitors of behavior all but a restricted class of events, limitation to which is justified by neither general methodological considerations nor empirical observation. For it is but a short leap—almost irresistible unless one knowingly refrains from making it—from regardin ...
... as possible environmental elicitors of behavior all but a restricted class of events, limitation to which is justified by neither general methodological considerations nor empirical observation. For it is but a short leap—almost irresistible unless one knowingly refrains from making it—from regardin ...
Reward Probability and the Variability of Foraging Behavior in Rats
... rats’ spatial search behavior in an elevated plus maze when reward was downshifted. The authors suggested that downshift in reward magnitude shifted rats from a consummatory mode of action to an appetitive (search-based) mode of action (see also Timberlake & Lucas, 1989). Both our results and those ...
... rats’ spatial search behavior in an elevated plus maze when reward was downshifted. The authors suggested that downshift in reward magnitude shifted rats from a consummatory mode of action to an appetitive (search-based) mode of action (see also Timberlake & Lucas, 1989). Both our results and those ...
World Economics Association Newsletter
... We already have a number of very good papers. There may be time for some of you to submit a paper. I look forward to many members contributing their views on the curriculum with comments on the posted papers beginning May 3d. This conference is the first one at which we are setting up online Book St ...
... We already have a number of very good papers. There may be time for some of you to submit a paper. I look forward to many members contributing their views on the curriculum with comments on the posted papers beginning May 3d. This conference is the first one at which we are setting up online Book St ...
Shift Happens
... returns and assumed that those returns were attributable to risk. While consistent with the theory that rational agents seek to maximize returns given risk, their co nclusions are undermined if those same agents cannot, or do not, optimize the risk/ reward trade-off. • Investors are not rational. Th ...
... returns and assumed that those returns were attributable to risk. While consistent with the theory that rational agents seek to maximize returns given risk, their co nclusions are undermined if those same agents cannot, or do not, optimize the risk/ reward trade-off. • Investors are not rational. Th ...
SEMINAR Wednesday, 3 february 2010
... economy, but by offering services that looks like increasing production, but doesn’t – in reality encroaching on productive sectors. Extractive and inclusive societies introduced a couple of years ago. More relevant to look at extractive versus inclusive sectors. 1950 the financial sector in US and ...
... economy, but by offering services that looks like increasing production, but doesn’t – in reality encroaching on productive sectors. Extractive and inclusive societies introduced a couple of years ago. More relevant to look at extractive versus inclusive sectors. 1950 the financial sector in US and ...
Induction and Decision Trees
... •Decision theory is a normative theory: describe how agents should act •Experimental evidence suggest that people violate the axioms of utility Tversky and Kahnerman (1982) and Allen (1953): Experiment with people Choice was given between A and B and then between C and D: A: 80% chance of $4000 C: ...
... •Decision theory is a normative theory: describe how agents should act •Experimental evidence suggest that people violate the axioms of utility Tversky and Kahnerman (1982) and Allen (1953): Experiment with people Choice was given between A and B and then between C and D: A: 80% chance of $4000 C: ...
CS 294-5: Statistical Natural Language
... So usefulness of search is diminished So limiting depth is less damaging But pruning is trickier… ...
... So usefulness of search is diminished So limiting depth is less damaging But pruning is trickier… ...
back to the future? basel iii and basel ii
... • More precise treatment of credit risks • Market-friendly: based on markets’ best practices in risk measurement (inducement instead of compulsion; working through private financial practices) • Role for market discipline ...
... • More precise treatment of credit risks • Market-friendly: based on markets’ best practices in risk measurement (inducement instead of compulsion; working through private financial practices) • Role for market discipline ...
Learning and Memory PP
... seconds later, Billy laughs and gives little Kelly another poke. In terms of operant conditioning, why did the poking response increase rather than decrease? ...
... seconds later, Billy laughs and gives little Kelly another poke. In terms of operant conditioning, why did the poking response increase rather than decrease? ...
slides - Editorial Express
... – how do social and moral values influence economic behavior; – how does social interaction affect economic outcomes; – what are the ethical implications of economic theory and policy; – how do different social institutions contribute to a sustainable, just, and efficient economy • Production (but: ...
... – how do social and moral values influence economic behavior; – how does social interaction affect economic outcomes; – what are the ethical implications of economic theory and policy; – how do different social institutions contribute to a sustainable, just, and efficient economy • Production (but: ...
File - Government and Economics
... slightly differently from another good. •In monopolistic competition, differentiation is critical. •Products are similar but not identical. The not identical part allows for a slightly higher price but just slightly higher. ...
... slightly differently from another good. •In monopolistic competition, differentiation is critical. •Products are similar but not identical. The not identical part allows for a slightly higher price but just slightly higher. ...
Experimental Macroeconomics - UCI School of Social Sciences
... Prepared for the New Palgrave Dictionary of Economics, 2nd edition. I thank Jack Ochs for his comments and suggestions. ...
... Prepared for the New Palgrave Dictionary of Economics, 2nd edition. I thank Jack Ochs for his comments and suggestions. ...
Behavioral Strategies for Preschoolers
... • Once we have identified the function of an undesirable behavior, we must identify an appropriate alternative • Alternative replacement behaviors MUST match the FUNCTION of the ...
... • Once we have identified the function of an undesirable behavior, we must identify an appropriate alternative • Alternative replacement behaviors MUST match the FUNCTION of the ...
Behavior Therapy
... reinforcement and stimulus control and to reduce maladaptive behavior through punishment and extinction. Several behavior therapy techniques, such as assertiveness training, the token economy, and problem-solving training are derived from applied behavior analysis. ...
... reinforcement and stimulus control and to reduce maladaptive behavior through punishment and extinction. Several behavior therapy techniques, such as assertiveness training, the token economy, and problem-solving training are derived from applied behavior analysis. ...
Monroe Community College HED 130: Foundations of Health and
... Consider what supplies you will need, how you will modify your environment, the people who will be your support system and how you will handle challenging situations. (Chart your progress in a journal and at the end of ONE MONTH; describe how successful you were in following your behavior change pla ...
... Consider what supplies you will need, how you will modify your environment, the people who will be your support system and how you will handle challenging situations. (Chart your progress in a journal and at the end of ONE MONTH; describe how successful you were in following your behavior change pla ...
The Study of Economics
... theory, the branch of economics that seeks to understand what assets such as stocks and bonds are worth. • Finance theory has become increasingly important as Wall Street has shifted from trading simple assets (e.g., stocks and bonds) to more complex assets—notably, mortgagebacked securities (or MBS ...
... theory, the branch of economics that seeks to understand what assets such as stocks and bonds are worth. • Finance theory has become increasingly important as Wall Street has shifted from trading simple assets (e.g., stocks and bonds) to more complex assets—notably, mortgagebacked securities (or MBS ...
The principles of HOW PEOPLE MAKE DECISIONS
... Efficiency: when society gets the most from its scarce resources ...
... Efficiency: when society gets the most from its scarce resources ...
Bio_103_35_Learning_Targets
... d. Some songbirds show the interaction of genes and experience in migration. F. 35.9 Animals may learn to associate a stimulus or behavior with a response 1. Associative learning is the ability to associate one environmental feature with another. a. In one type of learning, an animal learns to link ...
... d. Some songbirds show the interaction of genes and experience in migration. F. 35.9 Animals may learn to associate a stimulus or behavior with a response 1. Associative learning is the ability to associate one environmental feature with another. a. In one type of learning, an animal learns to link ...
Chapter 3 Practice Test with Answers
... stimulus is associated with a reward or a punishment. Operant conditioning is a form of conditioning also called trial-and-error learning. Insight is the ability to respond appropriately to a new situation without previous experience. Imprinting is learning that is limited to a specific time period ...
... stimulus is associated with a reward or a punishment. Operant conditioning is a form of conditioning also called trial-and-error learning. Insight is the ability to respond appropriately to a new situation without previous experience. Imprinting is learning that is limited to a specific time period ...
essen ch01 presentation
... In the short-run (1 – 2 years), many economic policies push inflation and unemployment in opposite directions. ...
... In the short-run (1 – 2 years), many economic policies push inflation and unemployment in opposite directions. ...
Financial Analysts Journal
... The role of the government as an early-stage, risk-taking funder—with investment by the private sector coming later—is borne out by the statistics. For example, in the United States in 2008, the federal government funded 57% of basic science research while business funded only 18%. For R&D, however, ...
... The role of the government as an early-stage, risk-taking funder—with investment by the private sector coming later—is borne out by the statistics. For example, in the United States in 2008, the federal government funded 57% of basic science research while business funded only 18%. For R&D, however, ...
Chapter 11: Biological Dispositions in Learning Chapter Outline
... Lecture Summary • Organisms appear to be biologically wired to learn some CSUS associations more readily than others • In taste-aversion learning CS-US associations can occur over long delays, in a single trial, and be specific to certain CS-US associations • Preparedness might explain why phobias ...
... Lecture Summary • Organisms appear to be biologically wired to learn some CSUS associations more readily than others • In taste-aversion learning CS-US associations can occur over long delays, in a single trial, and be specific to certain CS-US associations • Preparedness might explain why phobias ...
Chpt19
... Expenditure Approach to GDP Gross domestic product is estimated using the expenditure approach. This involves adding together the values of expenditures on newly produced final goods and services made by all economic units: C+I+G+(Ex-IM). Net domestic product is derived from gross domestic pr ...
... Expenditure Approach to GDP Gross domestic product is estimated using the expenditure approach. This involves adding together the values of expenditures on newly produced final goods and services made by all economic units: C+I+G+(Ex-IM). Net domestic product is derived from gross domestic pr ...