Chapter 7: Causal Reasoning

Question 1

cue contingency

Answer 1

• cues predict b/c they are associated w outcomes

Question 2

temporal congruity

Answer 2

• refers to things happening at the same time or in a way that matches up smoothly

Question 3

delta rule equation meaning

Answer 3

triangle P = change in causal strength
p(e|c) = probability of the effect when the cue is present
p(e|c w line) = probability of the effect when the cue is NOT present
- if triangle P is positive then C is believed to prove E
- if triangle P is negative than C is believed to prevent E
- if triangle P is ZERO then C and E are NOT believed to be causally related to each other