How variability shapes learning and generalization
Learning is using past experiences to inform new behaviors and actions. Because all
experiences are unique, learning always requires some generalization. An effective way of …
experiences are unique, learning always requires some generalization. An effective way of …
Learning without trying: The clinical relevance of statistical learning
Purpose Statistical learning research seeks to identify the means by which learners, with
little perceived effort, acquire the complexities of language. In the past 50 years, numerous …
little perceived effort, acquire the complexities of language. In the past 50 years, numerous …
Triple archives particle swarm optimization
There are two common challenges in particle swarm optimization (PSO) research, that is,
selecting proper exemplars and designing an efficient learning model for a particle. In this …
selecting proper exemplars and designing an efficient learning model for a particle. In this …
The Novel Object and Unusual Name (NOUN) Database: A collection of novel images for use in experimental research
Many experimental research designs require images of novel objects. Here we introduce the
Novel Object and Unusual Name (NOUN) Database. This database contains 64 primary …
Novel Object and Unusual Name (NOUN) Database. This database contains 64 primary …
An expanded particle swarm optimization based on multi-exemplar and forgetting ability
There are two phenomena in human society and biological systems. One is that people
prefer to extract knowledge from multiple exemplars to obtain better learning ability. The …
prefer to extract knowledge from multiple exemplars to obtain better learning ability. The …
Curiosity‐based learning in infants: A neurocomputational approach
KE Twomey, G Westermann - Developmental science, 2018 - Wiley Online Library
Infants are curious learners who drive their own cognitive development by imposing
structure on their learning environment as they explore. Understanding the mechanisms by …
structure on their learning environment as they explore. Understanding the mechanisms by …
Coherent category training enhances generalization in prototype-based categories.
CR Bowman, D Zeithamova - Journal of Experimental Psychology …, 2023 - psycnet.apa.org
A major question for the study of learning and memory is how to tailor learning experiences
to promote knowledge that generalizes to new situations. In two experiments, we used …
to promote knowledge that generalizes to new situations. In two experiments, we used …
Beyond the Bayley: neurocognitive assessments of development during infancy and toddlerhood
The use of global, standardized instruments is conventional among clinicians and
researchers interested in assessing neurocognitive development. Exclusively relying on …
researchers interested in assessing neurocognitive development. Exclusively relying on …
Exemplar variability facilitates retention of word learning by children with specific language impairment
JM Aguilar, E Plante, M Sandoval - … , speech, and hearing services in schools, 2018 - ASHA
Purpose Variability in the input plays an important role in language learning. The current
study examined the role of object variability for new word learning by preschoolers with …
study examined the role of object variability for new word learning by preschoolers with …
Two sides to every story: Children learn words better from one storybook page at a time
Two experiments tested how the number of illustrations in storybooks influences 3.5‐year‐
old children's word learning from shared reading. In Experiment 1, children encountered …
old children's word learning from shared reading. In Experiment 1, children encountered …