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apparent learning  

Definition

  • “a change in how context-specific memories are differentially expressed due to a change in belief about the current context. Based on behavior alone, it may appear as though proper learning has taken place, hence the name.“ (Heald et al., in press).

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Bibliographic citation(s)

  • • Heald, J. B., Lengyel, M., & Wolpert, D. M. (2022). Contextual inference in learning and memory. Trends in Cognitive Sciences. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tics.2022.10.004

    [Study type: literature review / Access: open]

Creator

  • Frank Arnould

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