The Representation of Psychological Space
Abstract
This symposium brings together a set of research efforts that have a common focus on the representation of psychological space within a cognitive architecture, but also differ in the basic ways in which space is represented and used in problem solving. Some of the research programs are motivated by theoretical and architectural concern, while others have applied interests. The efforts vary in the scientific discipline with which they are most closely associated and in the extent to which they are multi-disciplinary. They involve a range of methods from artificial intelligence, cognitive psychology, experimental psychology, and neuroscience. To facilitate comparison, insight, and discussion we have defined a core set of dimensions to be addressed at the end of each presentation. These dimensions (A-C below) focus on functionality, substantive questions in spatial cognition, and important empirical phenomena. This presentation framework will make it easier to identify the scope and limitations of what each presenter has accomplished, encourage a more accurate assessment of the state of the science in spatial cognition, and improve the audience's ability to compare and contrast some of the approaches adopted for conducting research on this important topic.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Apr 01, 2003
- Accession Number
- ADP015911
Entities
People
- Kevin A. Gluck
Organizations
- Air Force Research Laboratory