New model frames human reinforcement learning in the context of memory and habits

Humans and most other animals are known to be strongly driven by expected rewards or adverse consequences. The process of ...
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Positive Reinforcement vs. Dominance-Based Dog Training: What Science Says

When it comes to dog training, there are fundamentally different philosophies at play, and there have been for decades. However, the science behind training is becoming increasingly clear, especially ...
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Training Wild Animals Through Positive Reinforcement

Eunice Framm, senior keeper of barnyard animals at the Cincinnati Zoo, has taught pigs to bowl, goats to paint, and red pandas to receive vaccines. She, and all other keepers, do so through the zoo’s ...
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Science behind the spark: The difference between positive and negative lightning strikes

Some lightning strikes are much more rare and can pack more of a punch. This is due to the different type of charge of the strike. When thunderstorms form, raindrops and ice particles will rub against ...
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Why Do Batteries Have A Positive And Negative Side? (And Do They Always Have To Be Facing Opposite?)

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Every consumer battery that exists has little plus and minus signs on the outer labeling. These mark the ending and starting points for the ...
IEEE

Modeling and Reinforcement Learning-Based Control of Simultaneous Positive and Negative Pressure Generation in Pneumatic Systems

Abstract: In soft robotics, actuators using both positive and negative pressures are notable for their high payload-to-weight ratios and wide operating ranges, but they require separate power sources.
Forbes

Creating A Culture Of Positive Reinforcement In Healthcare

In the fast-paced world of healthcare, I’ve learned that creating a positive work environment is essential for both staff well-being and patient care. At the core of both outcomes is fostering a ...
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Comedian Josh Gondelman Sets Premiere Date For New Special ‘Positive Reinforcement’

EXCLUSIVE: Emmy-winning writer and comedian Josh Gondelman has announced that his latest hour of material, Positive Reinforcement, will premiere on the YouTube channel of record label and production ...
Healthline

Understanding Operant Conditioning and How It Works

Operant conditioning is a theory that explains how behaviors are influenced by their consequences or results. It’s often used today to help people adopt new behaviors or change old habits. If you’ve ...
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'Where I need to be': Does positive reinforcement help you make free throws? Pete Gilbert finds out

YOU GET TO THE FREE THROW LINE, YOU TURN AND LOOK AND IT’S SO EASY TO JUST FREEZE UP WHAT’S GOING ON IN THE BRAIN THAT MAKES THIS SO HARD. WHEN IT’S FREE. IT SHOULD BE EASY. WELL, THERE’S ACTUALLY ...
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Understanding how the brain processes positive and negative stimuli

Researchers analyzed mice's D1 and D2 neurons to understand how they code and respond to appetitive and aversive stimuli. The study revealed that, contrary to what was initially thought, these neurons ...