Strength of Learning Is One Factor That Determines How Long-Lasting

question 5

Essay

Strength of learning is one factor that determines how long-lasting a learned response will be. That is, the stronger the original learning (e.g., of nodes and links between nodes), the more likely relevant information will be retrieved when required. Discuss three of the six factors enhancing the strength of learning.

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Definitions:

Amino Acids

Organic molecules that form the basis of proteins, featuring both amino and carboxylic acid functional groups.

Bacillus Thuringiensis

A naturally occurring bacterium commonly used as a biological pesticide due to its ability to produce proteins that are toxic to many insect larvae.

Bt-Corn

Genetically modified corn that has been engineered to produce a bacterium toxin (Bacillus thuringiensis) to kill insect pests.

Physical State

The classification of matter as a solid, liquid, gas, or plasma based on intermolecular forces and energy.