J.J. Watson-MacKay

The gambler needs to learn new knowledge about the machines and simultaneously use what they have already learned to optimize their decisions. In the literature, these two activities are referred to as exploring and exploiting. You can’t do both things at the same time. When you explore, you are pulling new arms on the bandit trying to figure out... See more

The predominant goal of most psychologists and mental health practitioners is to help the trauma survivor practice the self-help techniques that expand the window and/or return inside the window, which allows the body to self-regulate enough not to get hyper- or hypo-aroused.

In doing so, the clinician helps the patient re-train the mind and body... See more