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I am not necessarily looking for the use of the term "affordance" outside of the study of perception-action. For instance, its use in the language literature. I am interesting in contrasting or...
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Which prospective memory/ongoing task combinations result in the highest proportion of correct prospective memory responses?
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The computer metaphor is often applied to cognitive functions of the brain. A computer is an artificial system. What natural system could serve as a metaphor for the brain? What implications would...
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From my understanding, a Ph.D in cognitive science is increasing in value within industry with the explosion of BIG data. I am aware of some of these opportunities, but it is instructive for...
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The zeitgeist of psychological science has undergone its share of changes since its inception. We have seen the basic methods and foundational assumptions shift and in some cases change radically...
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Dating back to Aristotle's concept of "entelechy," the function of things has played a crucial if not central role in theorizing (albeit mostly in the life sciences). However, there is still...
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I am trying to gain a better understanding of the implications causal set theory has for an organism’s experience of the environment. I am a psychologist by trade, so I want to be sure that I am...
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When does perception end and memory begin? This question is rarely considered but has important implications for the science of psychology. Folk intuition suggests that perception ends once the...
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I would like to understand how my results fit within the levels of processing framework. However, I am only familiar with the original work that was completed in the 70s. What sources (preferably...
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