Simulation Systems for Cognitive Psychology

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Abstract:

Three views of the function of computer simulation in cognitive psychology are analyzed. The strong view that computer simulations will produce more rigorously specified theories is seen to be overstating the case. Two more pragmatic views are supported. One looks at computer method as a means of exploring or validating psychological theories. The other looks to computer simulation as a source of useful concepts. Several simulation efforts are presented as illustrations of these latter views. After establishing some perspective on the uses of simulation, the discussion turns to psychological simulation languages, and to aspects of programming environments which facilitate simulation work. A new simulation language, PRISM, is described.

Author(s):
Neches, Robert
Author Organization(s):
PITTSBURGH UNIV PA LEARNING RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER
Descriptive Note:
Technical rept.
Supplementary Note:
DOI: 10.21236/ADA123394
Pagination:
0067

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release
Distribution Statement:
Approved For Public Release; Distribution Is Unlimited.

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
UPITT/LRDC/ONR/APS-12
Contract/Grant Number(s):
N00014-79-C-0215
Task Number(s):
RR04206OA
Project Number(s):
RR04206
Monitor Series:
ONR
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_1.2_Force Preparation; JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_2_Battlespace Awareness; JCA_2.3_Processing and Exploitation; JCA_1.2.3_Educating; JCA_5.5_Direct; JCA_3.2_Engagement; JCA_3_Force Application; JCA_3.2.2_Non-Kinetic Means; JCA_5.5.1_Communicate Intent and Guidance; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_5.5.2_Task; JCA_6_Net Centric; JCA_1.2.6_Concepts; JCA_5.2.2_Develop Knowledge and Situational Awareness; JCA_5.2_Understand; JCA_6.1_Information Transport; JCA_1.2.1_Training; JCA_1.2.7_Experimentation; JCA_1.3_Human Capital Management
Modernization Areas:
Fully Networked C3; 5G; AI and Machine Learning
Communities of Interest:
Biomedical
Descriptor(s):
*COMPUTERIZED SIMULATION, *PERCEPTION(PSYCHOLOGY), COMPUTER PROGRAMS, METHODOLOGY, MODELS, SIMULATION, THEORY
Field(s)/Group(s):
Psychology
Keyword(s):
PRISM PROGRAM, PE61153N, WUNR667430
Report Date:
1982 Aug 01