Pretty good science behind it....No?....

....for those who consider psychology as science. But even in so called lower life forms, phylogenically downward from mammals, it seems that behaviorally shaping behaviors ("training"), with awards, works best if the latter are applied in random fashions. I certainly notice it with all my dogs, and kitties, and with most women, but I digress. So, Bravo learned to roll over, by gradually shaping behaviors he already displayed. Rubbing his ears onto new snow, with praise and rewards, soon becomes a complete roll over. Soon, response to command only. Then random rewards. A hoot to watch, but random assignments of reward stimuli do seem to bring quicker results. Women? Peace be upon the sweet little hind sides of each and every one. Well, anecdotally, the bangles and baubles also follow the rule of random assignments of rewards. But it all begs the question of why. Why randomness? What evolutionary selective advantages, other than possibly those following the Vierk conservation of baubles hypothesis? And how does it apply to the training of men, by those crafty ladies? A few CS men, and women, may know. Major caveat, it definitely doesn't seem to work with that foxy hottie, our very own brilliant Lady Cyberscrutinizer. Sadly so. She demands rewards after every trick. The art is not easy.
Post Comment

Comments (5)

Thanks. Somehow I expected you to lead the charge, Pat man. But how so hateful of women? I love the little creatures, with a few rare rather regrettable exceptions. I'm merely commenting on my anecdotal experiences in work and play with higher mammals. As innocently as the newborn lamb.
Do your thing, be happy. If its working for you thats great. I'm not getting involved, I've said my bit.
Your bits are always welcome, Pat. As are all others, even if hate filled and with virtue telecasting anger. Now, dream of all these lovely and literate ladies lurking here.
You're much happier to eat meat when there's a chance that the shop has no meat. Absence makes the heart grow fonder that's why choice is next ingratitude - the meaningful life doesn't happen on your terms.
CC, if you are considering coming out of retirement, we are looking for a director of experi-MENTAL designs, here at the Vierk institute.
Post Comment - Let others know what you think about this Blog.
Meet the Author of this Blog
Vierkaesehochonline today!

Vierkaesehoch

Ocean Coast, Maine, USA

Retired, but busy. Years left to enjoy. Handy, curious, multilingual (German, French, Spanish, learning Portuguese). Love animals. Live on a salt water ocean bay just south of Canada. Angling off the rocky beach. Mussels. Watching the oceans reclaim [read more]