An embodied theory in search of a body: Challenges for a dynamic systems model of infant perseveration

Authors
Munakata, Y Sahni, SD Yerys, BE
Citation
Y. Munakata et al., An embodied theory in search of a body: Challenges for a dynamic systems model of infant perseveration, BEHAV BRAIN, 24(1), 2001, pp. 56
Citations number
6
Categorie Soggetti
Psycology,"Neurosciences & Behavoir
Journal title
BEHAVIORAL AND BRAIN SCIENCES
ISSN journal
0140525X → ACNP
Volume
24
Issue
1
Year of publication
2001
Database
ISI
SICI code
0140-525X(200102)24:1<56:AETISO>2.0.ZU;2-N
Abstract
In this commentary, we question (1) how embodied Thelen et al.'s model is r elative to their aims, and (2) how embodied the behavior of children is in particular response systems, relative to how much dynamic systems theory em phasizes this idea. We close with corrections to mischaracterizations of an alternative, neural network perspective on infant behavior.