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ALTSim: a MATLAB simulator for current associative learning theories
Anna Thorwart1, Holger Schultheis2, Stephan König3
1Department of Psychology, Philipps-Universität Marburg, Gutenbergstraße 18, 35032, Marburg, Germany. anna.thorwart@staff.uni-marburg.de.
Abstract:
ALTSim is a MATLAB-based simulator of several associative learning models, including Pearce's configural model, the extended configural model, the Rescorla-Wagner model, the unique cue hypothesis, the modified unique cue hypothesis, the replaced elements model, and Harris's elemental model. It allows for specifying all relevant parameters, as well as exact stimulus sequences by graphical user interfaces. It is an easy-to-use tool that facilitates evaluating and comparing the featured associative learning models. ALTSim is available free of charge from www.staff.uni-marburg.de/~lachnit/ALTSim/.
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