ALTSim: a MATLAB simulator for current associative learning theories.
ALTSim is a MATLAB-based simulator of several associative learning models, including Pearce's configural model, the extended configural model, the Rescorla-Wagner model, the unique cue hypothesis, the modified unique cue hypothesis, the replaced elements model, and Harris's elemental model. It allows for specifying all relevant parameters, as well as exact stimulus sequences by graphical user interfaces. It is an easy-to-use tool that facilitates evaluating and comparing the featured associative learning models. ALTSim is available free of charge from www.staff.uni-marburg.de/~lachnit/ALTSim/.
Thorwart
Anna
A
Department of Psychology, Philipps-Universität Marburg, Gutenbergstraße 18, 35032, Marburg, Germany. anna.thorwart@staff.uni-marburg.de.
Schultheis
Holger
H
Universität Bremen, Bremen, Germany.
König
Stephan
S
Department of Psychology, Philipps-Universität Marburg, Gutenbergstraße 18, 35032, Marburg, Germany.
Lachnit
Harald
H
Department of Psychology, Philipps-Universität Marburg, Gutenbergstraße 18, 35032, Marburg, Germany.
D001245:Association Learning; D006801:Humans; D008960:Models, Psychological; D011582:Psychological Theory