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The evolvement of discrete representations from continuous stimulus properties: A possible overarching principle of cognition

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  27 July 2017

Nurit Gronau
Nurit Gronau*
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Department of Psychology and Cognitive Science Studies, The Open University of Israel, Raanana 4353701, Israel nuritgro@openu.ac.il http://www.openu.ac.il/personal_sites/nurit-gronau/
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Abstract

Leibovich et al. propose that non-symbolic numerosity abilities develop from the processing of more basic, continuous magnitudes such as size, area, and density. Here I review similar arguments arising in the visual perception field and further propose that the evolvement of discrete representations from continuous stimulus properties may be a fundamental characteristic of cognitive development.

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Behavioral and Brain Sciences , Volume 40 , 2017 , e172
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