Pothos, Emmanuel M. editor of compilation. Wills, Andy J. editor of compilation. text enk 2011 monographic eng

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1 online resource (348 pages) : digital, PDF file(s). The process of constructing concepts underpins our capacity to encode information in an efficient and competent manner and also, ultimately, our ability to think in terms of abstract ideas such as justice, love and happiness. But what are the mechanisms which correspond to psychological categorization processes? This book unites many prominent approaches in modelling categorization. Each chapter focuses on a particular formal approach to categorization, presented by the proponent(s) or advocate(s) of that approach, and the authors consider the relation of this approach to other models and the ultimate objectives in their research programmes. The volume evaluates progress that has been made in the field and where it goes from here. This is an essential companion to any scientist interested in the formal description of categorization and, more generally, in formal approaches to cognition. It will be the definitive guide to formal approaches in categorization research for years to come. Edited by Emmanuel M. Pothos, Andy J. Wills. Title from publisher's bibliographic system (viewed on 09 Oct 2015). Categorization (Psychology) BF445 .F66 2011 153.2 9780511921322 (ebook) http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/CBO9780511921322 http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/CBO9780511921322 UkCbUP 100927 20170413094210.0 CR9780511921322