Attention Trajectories as a Diagnostic Axis for Deep Reinforcement Learning
Read the original on arXiv Machine Learning →The paper presents a framework that uses saliency maps to create hierarchical attention profiles, tracking how deep reinforcement learning agents allocate attention over time. By comparing these attention trajectories across different conditions and linking them to behavioral metrics, the study reveals algorithm‑specific biases, unintended reward‑driven strategies, and overfitting to redundant sensory inputs. Experiments on Atari 2600 games, custom Pong environments, and biomechanical visuomotor simulations demonstrate that these attention patterns correspond to measurable behavioral differences, establishing attention trajectories as a diagnostic tool beyond traditional performance metrics.
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