Facilitation of Olfactory Discrimination & Generalization Learning
Abstract
The objective of the proposed research is to explore learning and discrimination in order to be able to develop more efficient learning and training paradigms. The investigators will utilize operant training procedures to optimize speed to efficient, reliable, and consistent performance. Preliminary work indicates that a number of basic learning parameters should be identified in order to facilititate more efficient learning behavior. The investigators will determine whether creating an environment conducive to more exploratory behavior increases the learning speed and efficiency. The investigators will measure learning rates, errors, speed, accuracy (sensitivity and specificity) and time to progress through each fo the successive training phases. These measures will be analyzed with ANOVA and regression analyses to discover the quantitative variables associated with more rapid rates of learning and those that reliably predict which individuals will become proficient vs those that will only become marginally capable.
Document Details
- Document Type
- DoD Grant Award
- Publication Date
- Jan 12, 2017
- Source ID
- W911NF1610343
Entities
People
- Cedric Williams
Organizations
- Army Contracting Command
- United States Army
- University of Virginia