A Circuit Analysis and Computational Model of Operant Conditioning in Aplysia.
Abstract
Our Primary objective is to carry out a cellular and computational analysis of operant conditioning of the head waving response in Aplysia. During the last twelve month period, progress has been made in five areas: (1) We have carried out a detailed kinematic analysis of the operant response; (2) We have identified the biomechanical principles underlying the operant response; (3) We have identified the precise pattern and timing of muscles and motor neurons during head waving. Advances in areas 1-3 above have allowed us (4) to construct a quantitative computational model of head waving using biological parameters. In addition (5) We have identified a novel form of reinforcement for conditioning of head waving that significantly advances the cellular and computational analysis. Operant Conditioning, Circuit analysis, Neuro computation, Aplysia.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jul 01, 1992
- Accession Number
- ADA253184
Entities
People
- Thomas J. Carew
Organizations
- Yale University