Algebraic modelling of some cognitive neuropsychology of schizophrenia

Lee Flax*

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Abstract

Frith gives an account of signs and symptoms of schizophrenia using a cognitive neuropsychological model. We show how Frith's account can be modelled using an algebra, PSEN, whose elements are sets of first-order formulas. These correspond to cognitive components of Frith's model, while cognitive pathways correspond to PSEN's partial order relation: restricted entailment. We use an algebraic formulation of belief contraction, constructed using operations of PSEN, to model inhibitory pathways in Frith's model. Our formulation of belief contraction is equivalent to the AGM approach, We give conditions under which PSEN's operations, and belief contraction are computable.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings of the Third IEEE International Conference on Cognitive Informatics, ICCI 2004
EditorsChiristine Chan, Witold Kinsner, Yingxu Wang, D. Michael Miller
Place of PublicationLos Alamitos, CA
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)
Pages131-137
Number of pages7
ISBN (Print)0769521908, 9780769521909
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2004
EventProceedings of the Third IEEE International Conference on Cognitive Informatics, ICCI 2004 - Victoria, BC, Canada
Duration: 16 Aug 200417 Aug 2004

Other

OtherProceedings of the Third IEEE International Conference on Cognitive Informatics, ICCI 2004
Country/TerritoryCanada
CityVictoria, BC
Period16/08/0417/08/04

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