Journal article
The past, present, and future of computational models of cognitive development
Cognitive development, Vol.27(4), pp.326-348
10/2012
DOI: 10.1016/j.cogdev.2012.07.002
Abstract
► We briefly describe the advantages/limitations of computational models. ► We propose a four-dimensional taxonomy for comparing models. ► We survey the last 25–30 years of modeling work, highlighting lessons learned.
Does modeling matter? We address this question by providing a broad survey of the computational models of cognitive development that have been proposed and studied over the last three decades. We begin by noting the advantages and limitations of computational models. We then describe four key dimensions across which models of development can be organized and classified. With this taxonomy in hand, we focus on how the modeling enterprise has evolved over time. In particular, we separate the timeline into three overlapping historical waves and highlight how each wave of models has not only been shaped by developmental theory and behavioral research, but in return also provided valuable insights and innovations to the study of cognitive development.
Details
- Title: Subtitle
- The past, present, and future of computational models of cognitive development
- Creators
- Matthew Schlesinger - Department of Psychology, Southern Illinois University Carbondale, United StatesBob McMurray - Department of Psychology, University of Iowa, United States
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Publication Details
- Cognitive development, Vol.27(4), pp.326-348
- Publisher
- Elsevier Inc
- DOI
- 10.1016/j.cogdev.2012.07.002
- ISSN
- 0885-2014
- eISSN
- 1879-226X
- Language
- English
- Date published
- 10/2012
- Academic Unit
- Linguistics; Psychological and Brain Sciences; Communication Sciences and Disorders; Otolaryngology; Iowa Neuroscience Institute
- Record Identifier
- 9984070447502771
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