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A multilevel approach to modeling human cognition

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  12 April 2004

Hongbin Wang*
Affiliation:
School of Health Information Sciences, University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, Houston, TX77030http://www.shis.uth.tmc.edu
Todd R. Johnson*
Affiliation:
School of Health Information Sciences, University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, Houston, TX77030http://www.shis.uth.tmc.edu
Jiajie Zhang*
Affiliation:
School of Health Information Sciences, University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, Houston, TX77030http://www.shis.uth.tmc.edu

Abstract:

Although we agree with Newell and Anderson & Lebiere (A&L) that a unified theory of cognition is needed to advance cognitive science, we disagree on how to achieve it. A hybrid system can score high in the Newell Test but may not offer a veridical and coherent theory of cognition. A multilevel approach, involving theories at both psychological and brain levels, is suggested.

Type
Open Peer Commentary
Copyright
Copyright © Cambridge University Press 2003

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1. Hongbin Wang is the corresponding author for this commentary.