MIT research: When success is reinforced, physical changes in neurons observed that enable fast learning. No such changes observed in non-rewarded behavior.
operant conditioning
A Vending Machine for Crows
By trainer@canines... on 02/29/2008Crows are smart. Smart observer profits.
Outside In Spring
By trainer@canines... on 04/23/2007I've read that operantly trained behaviors are more persistent than behaviors trained by luring or physically molding. It seems to be true.
Introducing Rui, Salvador and Yuri
By Yuri on 01/28/2007I am a biologist from Brazil and last month I decided to buy 2 Ara ararauna. I worked training wild animals for 8 years, started with a fur seal, and then went to the macaws, Camels, Lamas, Wallabies, etc, etc...
