Lecture 16.docx

Lecture 16: Learning and Cognition Operant Conditioning Standard operant learning, specific responses are reinforced Occurrence of a behavior can be positively rewarding or negatively reinforced Animals learn to solve specific problems Complex learning and cognition may be derived from taxis-like pr...

Lecture 16: Learning and Cognition Operant Conditioning Standard operant learning, specific responses are reinforced Occurrence of a behavior can be positively rewarding or negatively reinforced Animals learn to solve specific problems Complex learning and cognition may be derived from taxis-like processes Reflexes Linear causality – with some limited regulatory control – no time for feedback Some are anticipatory Postural control – goal is maintain postural stability Negative feedback deals with unanticipated disturbances Feedforward can prepare for anticipated disturbances