Analysis of a verbal conditioning situation in terms of statistical learning theory.

1954 ◽  
Vol 47 (4) ◽  
pp. 225-234 ◽  
Author(s):  
W. K. Estes ◽  
J. H. Straughan
Keyword(s):  
Statistical Learning ◽  
Learning Theory ◽  
Statistical Learning Theory ◽  
Verbal Conditioning ◽  
Conditioning Situation

Restricted Random Reinforcement in Probability Learning

1965 ◽  
Vol 16 (3) ◽  
pp. 733-736
Author(s):  
Harry L. Madison ◽  
Marcia D. Johns
Keyword(s):  
Monte Carlo ◽  
Statistical Learning ◽  
Learning Theory ◽  
Frequency Ratio ◽  
Probability Learning ◽  
Learning Curves ◽  
Verbal Conditioning ◽  
Conditioning Situation ◽  
Random Reinforcement ◽  
The Mean

An exact frequency ratio of 3:1 was maintained between reinforcing events over successive blocks of 4, 8, 16, or 128 trials in a two-choice verbal conditioning situation. No effect of such restricted randomization was found upon the mean learning curves, total number of responses, or variance in total number of responses. Monte Carlo runs were computed to show that these results are consistent with statistical learning theory.

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