Reflexive Learning
An agent learns reflexively when there is no decision
about when to learn. Reflexive mechanisms
are generally architectural; thus, what is learned and the resource
from which the information is learned is usually also determined without
explicit deliberation. The advantage of a reflexive approach is
speed in what is learned.
The disadvantages come from investing too much time in learning, especially
when the
utility of what is being learned is poor.
The following agents learn reflexively:
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