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What characterizes an expert's ability in problem solving?
What characterizes an expert's ability in problem solving?
What does the 'embedding' function do in the context of Reinforcement Learning?
What does the 'embedding' function do in the context of Reinforcement Learning?
In Reinforcement Learning, what distinguishes model-free strategies from model-based strategies?
In Reinforcement Learning, what distinguishes model-free strategies from model-based strategies?
Why might rewards in Reinforcement Learning be difficult to obtain?
Why might rewards in Reinforcement Learning be difficult to obtain?
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What is a key benefit of using cached knowledge in problem-solving?
What is a key benefit of using cached knowledge in problem-solving?
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What differentiates model-free learning from model-based learning?
What differentiates model-free learning from model-based learning?
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In the context of Tic-Tac-Toe, what does the Q value represent?
In the context of Tic-Tac-Toe, what does the Q value represent?
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How do model-based systems improve their decision-making over time?
How do model-based systems improve their decision-making over time?
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What is meant by heuristic search in decision-making?
What is meant by heuristic search in decision-making?
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What might challenge the effectiveness of optimal decision strategies?
What might challenge the effectiveness of optimal decision strategies?
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Which statement accurately describes a characteristic of model-free systems?
Which statement accurately describes a characteristic of model-free systems?
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What is a potential benefit of model-based learning compared to model-free learning?
What is a potential benefit of model-based learning compared to model-free learning?
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What is an example of a 'good' state in the Tic-Tac-Toe context?
What is an example of a 'good' state in the Tic-Tac-Toe context?
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What characterizes the process of problem-solving in cognitive science?
What characterizes the process of problem-solving in cognitive science?
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Which of these strategies involves using prior experience to make decisions?
Which of these strategies involves using prior experience to make decisions?
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What is the primary goal of reinforcement learning algorithms?
What is the primary goal of reinforcement learning algorithms?
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In Quality (Q) Learning, what does the Q of an action represent?
In Quality (Q) Learning, what does the Q of an action represent?
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How did reinforcement learning emerge as a field of study?
How did reinforcement learning emerge as a field of study?
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What is a key component when deciding the next action in problem-solving?
What is a key component when deciding the next action in problem-solving?
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Which type of learning focuses on detecting patterns without a specific goal?
Which type of learning focuses on detecting patterns without a specific goal?
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In the context of reinforcement learning, which of the following best describes a model-based approach?
In the context of reinforcement learning, which of the following best describes a model-based approach?
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What is a fundamental requirement for reinforcement learning algorithms to function effectively?
What is a fundamental requirement for reinforcement learning algorithms to function effectively?
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What distinguishes supervised learning from unsupervised learning?
What distinguishes supervised learning from unsupervised learning?
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Reinforcement Learning (RL)
- Emerged in the 1970s from merging psychological learning theories (classical conditioning) and control theory (mechanical engineering)
- Useful for understanding agents making repeated decisions in an environment to achieve goals
- RL algorithms are practical for AI systems and explain human/animal behavior
Problem Solving
- In cognitive science, "solving a problem" means identifying one or more goal/reward states and finding a sequence of steps to reach them.
- This often involves deciding on the next action, either using prior experience or explicitly planning a multi-step plan.
Q-Learning
- Q(uality) is the sum of future expected rewards from an action in a particular state.
- To learn Q values, experience is crucial; assessing how actions in a state perform in the past.
Tic-Tac-Toe Example
- Rewards: Winning, losing, or drawing
- States: Configurations of X's and O's on the board
- Actions: Placing an X or O in empty spaces
Chess Example
- States: Board configurations of chess pieces
- Reward: Winning, losing or drawing
Model-Free vs. Model-Based RL
- Model-free: Learning Q-values directly from experience, without needing a model of the environment.
- Model-based: Creating a model of the environment to predict the effects of actions and plan optimal sequences of actions. Model-based methods can predict quality actions even for previously unseen states.
Real-World Challenges
- Large state and action spaces
- Rewards may be several steps away
- Learning Q-values/models can take many attempts
Expertise
- Experts in a domain have simplified methods
- Recognize important aspects of states
- Estimate Q-values quickly without simulation
- Rely on cached/automatic/prior action sequences
AlphaGo, AlphaZero, MuZero
- AI programs designed for various games (Go, chess, shogi, Atari) by using techniques to rapidly determine action quality.
- These programs use reinforcement learning by developing or fine tuning known game rules and then applying model-free and model-based ideas to improve action selection.
Summary of Reinforcement Learning
- This framework describes different approaches to multi-step problem solving.
- Model-free leverages cached knowledge.
- Model-based approaches explicitly plan sequences to reach goals/rewards.
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Explore the fundamentals of Reinforcement Learning, including its historical origins and practical applications in AI. This quiz covers essential concepts like Q-Learning, problem-solving strategies, and the use of rewards in decision-making. Enhance your understanding of how agents interact with their environment to achieve their goals.