MENTAL MODELS AND SYLLOGISMS - RESPONSE

Authors
JOHNSONLAIRD PN BYRNE RMJ
Citation
Pn. Johnsonlaird et Rmj. Byrne, MENTAL MODELS AND SYLLOGISMS - RESPONSE, Behavioral and brain sciences, 19(3), 1996, pp. 543
Citations number
10
Categorie Soggetti
Psychology,"Psychology, Biological",Neurosciences,"Behavioral Sciences
Journal title
Behavioral and brain sciences → ACNP
ISSN journal
0140525X
Volume
19
Issue
3
Year of publication
1996
Database
ISI
SICI code
0140-525X(1996)19:3<543:MMAS-R>2.0.ZU;2-B
Abstract
We resolve the two problems that Hardman raises. The first problem ari ses from a misunderstanding: the crucial distinction is between one-mo del and multiple-model problems. The second problem illuminates a deep er principle: conclusions depend on the procedures for interpreting mo dels. We describe an algorithm that obviates the problem and empirical work that reveals a new view of syllogistic reasoning.