Top-down Planning and Bottom-up Perception in a Problem-solving Task

  • Enkhbold Nyamsuren
  • , Niels A. Taatgen

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Abstract

In this paper we study the roles of top-down planning and the bottom-up elements in problem-solving tasks. We investigate how factors, such as conceptual understanding, perceptual representation and previous experience with the task, influence the action selection. The cognitive and perceptual aspects of problem-solving task are studied within the environment of card game SET. The discussion is provided on cognitive and perceptual demands on the game, and the difference between novice and expert players is analyzed with respect to two types of processes. The hypotheses proposed in this paper are tested on data obtained through an eye tracking experiment. Based on findings the ACT-R model of human player is implemented and compared to human performance.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationExpanding the Space of Cognitive Science - Proceedings of the 33rd Annual Meeting of the Cognitive Science Society, CogSci 2011
EditorsLaura Carlson, Christoph Hoelscher, Thomas F. Shipley
PublisherThe Cognitive Science Society
Pages2685-2690
Number of pages6
ISBN (Electronic)9780976831877
Publication statusPublished - 2011
Externally publishedYes
Event33rd Annual Meeting of the Cognitive Science Society: Expanding the Space of Cognitive Science, CogSci 2011 - Boston, United States
Duration: 20 Jul 201123 Jul 2011

Publication series

NameExpanding the Space of Cognitive Science - Proceedings of the 33rd Annual Meeting of the Cognitive Science Society, CogSci 2011

Conference

Conference33rd Annual Meeting of the Cognitive Science Society: Expanding the Space of Cognitive Science, CogSci 2011
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityBoston
Period20/07/1123/07/11

Keywords

  • ACT-R
  • cognitive architecture
  • cognitive control
  • games
  • problem solving
  • visual attention

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