The “benefit” of Pavlovian conditioning – performance models, hidden costs, and innovation

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Behavioral and Brain Sciences 23 (2):253-254 (2000)
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A proper evaluation of the biological significance of Pavlovian conditioning requires consideration of performance mechanisms. Domjan et al.'s definition of net benefit is simplistic, and their model promotes convergence in behaviour, ignoring the possibility of innovation.

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