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What is the main limitation of using goals alone for generating high-quality behavior in agents?

Goals are not scientific enough for measuring performance.

Goals do not consider safety, reliability, or cost of actions. (correct)

Goals provide a binary distinction between 'happy' and 'unhappy' states.

Goals are too complex to be understood by agents.

What is the purpose of a more general performance measure in utility-based agents?

To evaluate the performance of agents without considering utility.

To assign a binary score to different world states.

To determine the scientific credibility of agents' actions.

To compare different world states based on their happiness level. (correct)

What term do economists and computer scientists use instead of 'happy' to measure an agent's satisfaction with its actions?

Efficient

Satisfactory

Optimal

Utility (correct)

How does an agent's utility function relate to the performance measure?

The utility function internalizes the performance measure. Signup and view all the answers

Why does using goals alone not necessarily lead to high-quality behavior in most environments?

Goals may not consider the efficiency of action sequences. Signup and view all the answers

In what way do utility-based agents differ from goal-based agents in decision-making?

Utility-based agents consider additional factors like safety and reliability in decision-making. Signup and view all the answers

What is the main benefit of having an agent maximize its utility according to the external performance measure?

Aligns the agent's internal goals with external success measures. Signup and view all the answers

What role does an agent's internal utility function play in maximizing its performance according to the text?

The utility function is an internal representation of the agent's performance measure. Signup and view all the answers

Why do economists and computer scientists prefer using 'utility' over 'happy' as a term in measuring an agent's satisfaction?

Utility provides a more precise and quantitative measure of satisfaction. Signup and view all the answers

How does a utility-based agent differ from a goal-based one in evaluating paths to reach its destination?

A utility-based agent evaluates paths based on various factors like safety and cost. Signup and view all the answers