10.2.1 - Rewards
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What is a reward in the context of reinforcement learning?
💡 Hint: Think about how an agent is guided towards better actions.
Why does an agent want to maximize rewards?
💡 Hint: Consider what it means to perform well in a task.
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What is the main purpose of a reward in reinforcement learning?
💡 Hint: Think about how you are rewarded in games.
True or False: An agent always focuses on obtaining future rewards over present ones.
💡 Hint: Consider how instant gratification might alter decisions.
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Design a scenario where an agent must choose between a smaller immediate reward and a promise of a larger future reward. Explain how it should make its decision.
💡 Hint: Consider how waiting for something better might feel.
Critically analyze the impact of negative rewards (penalties) on learning efficiency. Provide a real-world example.
💡 Hint: Think about how feedback, both good and bad, influences behavior.
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