Journal article
Learning and the wisdom of the body
Abstract
According to Spence, the learning researcher’s task is to explain the relationship between experimental variables and behavior changes occurring with practice. Spence eschewed biological speculation. In contrast, for a biologist, “explanation” consists of ascertaining how the observed behavior increases reproductive success. Fundamental to achieving reproductive success is survival to sexual maturity, and such survival depends on homeostatic …
Authors
Siegel S
Journal
Learning & Behavior, Vol. 36, No. 3, pp. 242–252
Publisher
Springer Nature
Publication Date
August 2008
DOI
10.3758/lb.36.3.242
ISSN
1543-4494