Mental Representation and the Cognitive Architecture of Skilled Action
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 21823090 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Thomas Schack (Bielefeld University, corresponding author), Cornelia Frank (0000-0003-4206-2739, Bielefeld University) |
| Year | 2021 |
| Volume | 12 |
| Issue | 3 |
| Pages | 527-546 |
| Publication date | 2021-09-01 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Review of Philosophy and Psychology (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1878-5158 • E-ISSN: 1878-5166 |
| Publisher | Springer Science and Business Media LLC (PUBLISHER) |
| DOI | 10.1007/s13164-020-00485-7 |
| OpenAlex | W3045095058 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 5 |
| References cited | 65 |
The aim of this paper is to understand the functional role of mental representations and intentionality in skilled actions from a systems related perspective. Therefore, we will evaluate the function of representation and then discuss the cognitive architecture of skilled actions in more depth. We are going to describe the building blocks and levels of the action system that enable us to control movements such as striking the tennis ball at the right time, or grasping tools in manual action. Based on this theoretical understanding the measurement of mental representations and related research results concerning mental representation in skilled action are presented in an overview. This leads to the question how mental representations develop and change during learning. Finally, to consolidate the functional understanding of mental representation in skilled action and interaction, we provide examples how to use the measurement of mental representation in humans to inform technical systems
Cognition · Cognitive architecture · Cognitive psychology · Cognitive science · Epistemology · Intentionality · Mental activity · Mental operations · Mental representation · Action Observation and Synchronization · Child and Animal Learning Development · Computer Science · Motor Control and Adaptation · Neuroscience · Psychology · Architecture · Artificial Intelligence
| Unique citing works | 5 |
|---|---|
| Citations per year | 1 |
| Citation span | 2021 - 2026 (6) |
| Citation velocity | current |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 4 |