Primer on quantum cognition

Busemeyer, Jerome R.; Wang, Zheng

doi:10.1017/sjp.2019.51

Span. J. Psychol.

2019

DOI: 10.1017/sjp.2019.51

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Primer on quantum cognition

Jerome R. Busemeyer

Zheng Wang

Abstract: Quantum cognition is a new field in psychology, which is characterized by the application of quantum probability theory to human judgment and decision making behavior. This article provides an introduction that presents several examples to illustrate in a simple and concrete manner how to apply these principles to interesting psychological phenomena. Following each simple example, we present the general mathematical derivations and new predictions related to these applications.

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A Quantum-Like Approach in Understanding Modeling Cognition and Decision-Making Processes (Review of Foreign Literature)

M.M.,

S.A.,

R.N.

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Vestnik "Biomedicina i sociologiya"

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The article presents a review of foreign scientific literature on the quantum-like approach to understanding the modeling of cognition and decision-making processes. It is shown that the current application of quantum physics approaches to consciousness, psychological approaches such as perception, cognition, emotions, consciousness and learning, involves the search for a single objective mathematical model of what underlies the experience of the brain. The use of quantum physics algorithms can help in understanding the mechanisms of brain malfunctions and memory impairments that are found in pathologies such as dementia caused by Alzheimer's disease, schizophrenia, etc. Quantum physics approaches are applicable to issues of modeling cognition and decision-making processes, as well as in cognitive research, information processing by the human brain, artificial intelligence development, psychology, social and political sciences. Application of the abstract mathematical principles of quantum theory can help in understanding human consciousness and behavior. Quantum probability theory is applied to modeling human behavior due to the prevalence of uncertainty in human interaction with the world. Quantum cognitive models are especially useful in research in such areas as errors in decision making, order effects of questions, conceptual combinations, accumulation of evidence, perception, etc. Of particular interest to researchers are issues of quantum-like modeling of cognition and decision-making processes, the apparatus of quantum information and probability theory, useful for such modeling, as well as the use of such apparatus in cognitive research, the development of artificial intelligence, psychology, social and political sciences.

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A Quantum-Like Approach in Understanding Modeling Cognition and Decision-Making Processes (Review of Foreign Literature)

M.M.,

S.A.,

R.N.

et al. 2023

Vestnik "Biomedicina i sociologiya"

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The Physics of Preference: Unravelling Imprecision of Human Preferences through Magnetisation Dynamics

Maksymov,

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Paradoxical decision-making behaviours such as preference reversal often arise from imprecise or noisy human preferences. Harnessing the physical principle of magnetisation reversal in ferromagnetic nanostructures, we developed a model that closely reflects human decision-making dynamics. Tested against a spectrum of psychological data, our model adeptly captures the complexities inherent in individual choices. This blend of physics and psychology paves the way for fresh perspectives on understanding the imprecision of human decision-making processes, extending the reach of the current classical and quantum physical models of human behaviour and decision making.

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Primer on quantum cognition

Cited by 2 publications

References 35 publications

A Quantum-Like Approach in Understanding Modeling Cognition and Decision-Making Processes (Review of Foreign Literature)

A Quantum-Like Approach in Understanding Modeling Cognition and Decision-Making Processes (Review of Foreign Literature)

The Physics of Preference: Unravelling Imprecision of Human Preferences through Magnetisation Dynamics

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