Models Flashcards
1
Q
What is a model
A
A description of the relationship between different mental processes, that makes assumptions about the nature of these processes.
2
Q
Simplification and abstraction
A
Simplification- making something simpler
Abstraction- generating general rules and concepts from specific information
3
Q
Informal cognitive models
A
A verbal description of the relationship between different cognitive procedure
- often some assumptions are implicit
- often provides only directional predictions
4
Q
Formal models
A
A mathematical description of the relationship between different cognitive procedure, often instantiated via computer program/simulation
Assumptions are explicit
Often provides numerical predictions
