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The modelling of conditioned reflexes

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Abstract

The paper describes, and discusses some applications for some models of biological systems and behaviour. The conditioned reflex is singled out as a popular and advanced model, and realizations thereof by analogue computer, logical computer, and programme for digital computer are described. Lyapunov’s programme algorithm is introduced as a useful tool for setting up the model in precise terms.

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La présente étude traite de certaines applications des modèles reproduisant les systèmes et le comportement biologiques. L’auteur souligne la popularité des modèles du réflexe conditionné, dont la réalisation demande une technique avancée. Cette technique, comportant l’emploi d’une calculatrice analogique et une programmation pour calculatrics digitale, est décrite. Le programme “algorithme” de Liapounov s’avère très utile pour ob la précision voulue dans la réalisation de ce modèle.

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Der Beitrag behandelt einige Anwendungen von Modellen für Systeme und Verhalten aus der Biologie. Der bedingte Reflex wird als ein allgemein bekanntes und modernes Modell ausgewählt, seine Realisierungen durch Analogrechner, logische Schaltungen, sowie Programme für Digitalrechner werden beschrieben. Die Maschinensprache von Lyapunov wird als eine sinnvolle Hilfe für die exakte Erfassung des Modells eingeführt.

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Vodovnik, L. The modelling of conditioned reflexes. Med. Electron. Biol. Engng 3, 1–10 (1965). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02474340

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