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Operant Conditioning – Learning by punishment and reward.
Today I will write about operator conditioning. This helps us learn, but in a completely different way than classical conditioning. So, what is operant conditioning?. Operant conditioning is a type of learning process where voluntary behaviors are modified by association with the addition (or removal) of reward or aversive stimuli. Basically, behaviour that is reinforced…
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Classical Conditioning and how you see it everyday in your life.
Today I will write about Classic Conditioning. This helps us learn. First of all, learning can be defined as “The process of acquiring through experience, novel and relatively enduring information or behavior.” Something is not learned when it happens out of maturity or instinct. Learning should happen through experience and last a long time. Secondly,…
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A sustainable business’s growth cycle.
It is a complete mistake to assume that a system can grow infinitely without causing any problems. The truth is, at a certain point, it will inevitably start causing problems. This concept is evident in many aspects of life, from biology to business. Take, for instance, our own bodies. Cells grow to a certain size…
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The Paradox and Irony of Automation. (& How To Avoid It.)
The wheels of a car turn round and around. The thermostat senses the temperature and adjusts itself as necessary. The printer spews out the paper you just typed on your computer. All of these are automated versions of time-consuming tasks. Before the wheels turned around at the press of a pedal, people pedaled the wheels…
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What is Intervention Bias?
What is Intervention Bias? We humans have this deep-seated desire for control. It’s like this itch we can’t help but scratch—we want to feel powerful, secure, like we’re the ones calling the shots. But what about those times when control slips through our fingers? My dad used to say something that’s stuck with me all…
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The 80/20 Principle
The Pareto Principle or the 80/20 Principle In the Pareto Principle, also called the 80/20 Principle, 80% of results come from 20% of efforts. It was first observed by Italian economist Vilfredo Pareto, who noticed that 80% of Italy’s wealth was owned by 20% of the population. The principle has since been applied to various…