Agents and Environments

CSC 261 - Artificial Intelligence - Weinman



Answer the following questions. Record your answers in your Reading Journal.
  1. [Prioritize] Page 37 states that rationality depends on four things. Select the one you believe to be the most important component of rational behavior. Briefly (3-5 sentences) explain why you chose this component.
  2. [Translate] In your own words, briefly (3-5 sentences) explain the difference between a fully observable stochastic environment and one that is deterministic but partially observable.
  3. [Analogize] Give an example of a particular task you have been responsible for performing in which your behavior is similar or analogous to a rational agent (as defined in the reading). What was your performance measure? What were some key properties of the environment? How would you characterize your process (e.g., agent function) for choosing an action?