cognitive science

Situationally Evoked Entity

A Situationally Evoked Entity (SEE) is a concept or object that arises in understanding or discussion based on the specific…

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Part-Whole Schema

The Part-Whole Schema describes the relationship between a whole and its constituent parts. It's fundamental for understanding how entities are…

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Orientational Metaphor

Orientational metaphors structure abstract concepts in terms of physical orientation, like 'up' for good and 'down' for bad. This impacts…

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Motivation Relation

A motivation relation links actions or intentions to the reasons behind them, explaining why something is done. It's crucial for…

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Means-Purpose Relation

The means-purpose relation describes how an action or object (the means) is used to achieve a specific goal or outcome…

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Kinetic Distinction

Kinetic distinction refers to the ability to differentiate between objects or events based on their motion. This involves processing visual…

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Conceptual Extendedness

Conceptual extendedness explores how our cognitive concepts are not confined to the brain but extend into the external world, influencing…

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Cognitive Science

Cognitive science is the interdisciplinary study of the mind and its processes. It investigates how we think, learn, perceive, and…

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Propositional Attitude

A mental state like believing, desiring, or knowing, directed towards a proposition. It signifies an individual's stance on the truth…

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