Taught by: Sam Gershman, Harvard University (June 16, 2017)
Video: Reinforcement Learning (1:09:49)
Description: This tutorial introduces the basic concepts of reinforcement learning and how they have been applied in psychology and neuroscience. Hands-on exercises explore how simple algorithms can explain aspects of animal learning and the firing of dopamine neurons.
Additional Resources:
- Code on GitHub for tutorial exercises
- Background materials on GitHub: reading, code for individual learning models, and exercise descriptions
- Exercises are posted on GitHub
