Coincidences: A fundamental consequence of rational cognition
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- 作者：Mark K. Johansenb ; Magda Osmana ; M.Osman@qmul.ac.uk" class="auth_mail" title="E-mail the corresponding author
- 关键词：Coincidences ; Pattern repetitions ; Contingency learning ; Causality ; Induction
- 刊名：New Ideas in Psychology
- 出版年：2015
- 出版时间：October 2015
- 年：2015
- 卷：39
- 期：Complete
- 页码：34-44
- 全文大小：506 K
文摘
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The article presents a three stage framework of coincidence detection and evaluation.
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The properties relevant for causal reasoning inform judgments of coincidentality.
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Occurrence of coincidences is a necessary consequence of rational causal learning mechanisms.
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Coincidences reflect a search process for pattern repetitions that are evaluated against chance.