Abstract representations of events arise from mental errors in learning and memory
Humans can easily uncover abstract associations. Here, the authors propose that higher-order associations arise from natural errors in learning and memory. They suggest that mental errors influence the humans’ representation of the world in significant and predictable ways.
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Nature Portfolio
2020-05-01
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| Series: | Nature Communications |
| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1038/s41467-020-15146-7 |