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How does connectionism contribute to the understanding of human intellectual abilities within cognitive science?
How does connectionism contribute to the understanding of human intellectual abilities within cognitive science?
- By dismissing the role of artificial neural networks.
- By solely focusing on philosophical interpretations of intelligence.
- By isolating the study of individual neurons in the brain.
- By using computer modeling through artificial neural networks. (correct)
Which discipline is LEAST likely to contribute to the interdisciplinary nature of cognitive science?
Which discipline is LEAST likely to contribute to the interdisciplinary nature of cognitive science?
- Astrology (correct)
- Biology
- Computer Science
- Linguistics
If a cognitive scientist is studying how individuals solve complex problems using technology, which area of focus within cognitive science is being addressed?
If a cognitive scientist is studying how individuals solve complex problems using technology, which area of focus within cognitive science is being addressed?
- The evolution of language syntax across cultures.
- The biological basis of neuron firing rates.
- The impact of childhood experiences on memory formation.
- The social factors influencing the design and use of technology. (correct)
In the context of neural networks modeling the nervous system, what is the role of 'hidden units'?
In the context of neural networks modeling the nervous system, what is the role of 'hidden units'?
Which of the following reflects cognitive science's approach to understanding the mind?
Which of the following reflects cognitive science's approach to understanding the mind?
According to the principles of connectionism, how are complex cognitive processes believed to emerge?
According to the principles of connectionism, how are complex cognitive processes believed to emerge?
If researchers are developing a computational model to simulate decision-making, which area of cognitive science are they primarily engaging with?
If researchers are developing a computational model to simulate decision-making, which area of cognitive science are they primarily engaging with?
Which type of unit in a neural network is responsible for receiving information to be processed?
Which type of unit in a neural network is responsible for receiving information to be processed?
What is the primary focus of cognitive science, as described in the text?
What is the primary focus of cognitive science, as described in the text?
How does cognitive science view knowledge?
How does cognitive science view knowledge?
Flashcards
Cognitive Science
Cognitive Science
Studies the mind, intelligence, and behavior from an information-processing perspective.
Connectionism
Connectionism
A component of cognitive science that explains human intellectual abilities using artificial neural networks and computer modeling.
Input Units
Input Units
Analogs of sensory neurons that receive information to be processed.
Hidden Units
Hidden Units
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Output Units
Output Units
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Knowledge
Knowledge
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Study Notes
Cognitive Science
- Cognitive science is an interdisciplinary field that studies the mind, intelligence, and behavior from an information-processing perspective.
- Cognitive science draws from psychology, philosophy, neuroscience, computer science, linguistics, biology, and physics.
- Cognitive science focuses on memory, attention, perception, reasoning, language, mental ability, and computational models of cognitive processes.
- Cognitive science explores the nature of the mind, knowledge representation, language, problem-solving, decision-making, and the social factors influencing the design and use of technology.
- Cognitive science studies the mind and how information is processed in the mind.
Connectionism
- Connectionism utilizes computer modeling through artificial neural networks to explain human intellectual abilities.
- Neural networks consist of interconnected simple processing devices or simplified models of the brain and nervous system.
- Neural networks have elements or units, specifically analogs of neurons, linked together in a pattern of connections, which are analogs of synapses.
- A neural network that models the entire nervous system has three types of units:
- Input units (analogs of sensory neurons) receive information to be processed.
- Hidden units (analogs to all other neurons, not sensory or motor) work between input and output units.
- Output units (analogs of motor neurons) produce outcomes or results of the processing.
- Connectionism is rooted in how computation occurs in the brain and nervous system, or biological neural networks.
Sources of Knowledge (Introduction)
- Knowledge is a fundamental aspect of human understanding that shapes decisions, interactions, and problem-solving abilities.
- Philosophers have long debated the origins of knowledge and how individuals acquire it.
- A report explores the different sources of knowledge and its nature, highlighting its significance in human cognition and decision-making.
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