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The dynamics of development: Challenges for Bayesian rationality

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  12 February 2009

Nils Straubinger ,
Edward T. Cokely  and
Jeffrey R. Stevens
Nils Straubinger
Affiliation:
Center for Adaptive Behavior and Cognition, Max Planck Institute for Human Development, Berlin, 14195, Germany. straubinger@mpib-berlin.mpg.decokely@mpib-berlin.mpg.dejstevens@mpib-berlin.mpg.dewww-abc.mpib-berlin.mpg.de/users/jstevens/
Edward T. Cokely
Affiliation:
Center for Adaptive Behavior and Cognition, Max Planck Institute for Human Development, Berlin, 14195, Germany. straubinger@mpib-berlin.mpg.decokely@mpib-berlin.mpg.dejstevens@mpib-berlin.mpg.dewww-abc.mpib-berlin.mpg.de/users/jstevens/
Jeffrey R. Stevens
Affiliation:
Center for Adaptive Behavior and Cognition, Max Planck Institute for Human Development, Berlin, 14195, Germany. straubinger@mpib-berlin.mpg.decokely@mpib-berlin.mpg.dejstevens@mpib-berlin.mpg.dewww-abc.mpib-berlin.mpg.de/users/jstevens/
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Abstract

Oaksford & Chater (O&C) focus on patterns of typical adult reasoning from a probabilistic perspective. We discuss implications of extending the probabilistic approach to lifespan development, considering the role of working memory, strategy use, and expertise. Explaining variations in human reasoning poses a challenge to Bayesian rational analysis, as it requires integrating knowledge about cognitive processes.

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Behavioral and Brain Sciences , Volume 32 , Issue 1 , February 2009 , pp. 103 - 104
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Copyright © Cambridge University Press 2009

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