A Turing Test for Computational and Associative Theories of Learning

A Turing test is proposed to evaluate current computational and associative models of learning, and to guide theoretical developments. This test requires a specification of the procedures to which the model applies, a sampling of procedures and response measures, and an objective way to determine th...

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Veröffentlicht in:Current Directions in Psychological Science. - Sage Publications, Inc.. - 10(2001), 4, Seite 132-136
1. Verfasser: Church, Russell M. (VerfasserIn)
Format: Online-Aufsatz
Sprache:English
Veröffentlicht: 2001
Zugriff auf das übergeordnete Werk:Current Directions in Psychological Science
Schlagworte:Turing test scalar timing theory behavioral theory of timing Applied sciences Education Behavioral sciences Mathematics
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Zusammenfassung:A Turing test is proposed to evaluate current computational and associative models of learning, and to guide theoretical developments. This test requires a specification of the procedures to which the model applies, a sampling of procedures and response measures, and an objective way to determine the difficulty of discriminating the responses of the model from the responses of the animal. Scalar timing theory is used as an example of a well-developed computational theory of timing that involves addition, multiplication, division, and sampling. The behavioral theory of timing is used as an example of a well-developed associative theory of timing that involves state transitions and strengthening of connections. A Turing test provides a way to evaluate such theories.
ISSN:14678721