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What are the mechanics of quantum cognition?

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  14 May 2013

Daniel Joseph Navarro  and
Ian Fuss
Daniel Joseph Navarro
Affiliation:
School of Psychology, University of Adelaide, SA 5005 Australia. daniel.navarro@adelaide.edu.au
Ian Fuss
Affiliation:
School of Electrical Engineering, University of Adelaide, SA 5005 Australia. ifuss@eleceng.adelaide.edu.au
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Abstract

Pothos & Busemeyer (P&B) argue that quantum probability (QP) provides a descriptive model of behavior and can also provide a rational analysis of a task. We discuss QP models using Marr's levels of analysis, arguing that they make most sense as algorithmic level theories. We also highlight the importance of having clear interpretations for basic mechanisms such as interference.

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Open Peer Commentary
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Behavioral and Brain Sciences , Volume 36 , Issue 3 , June 2013 , pp. 299 - 300
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Copyright © Cambridge University Press 2013 

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