Elements of a rational framework for continuous-time causal induction

Michael Pacer, Thomas L. Griffiths

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Abstract

Temporal information plays a major role in human causal inference. We present a rational framework for causal induction from events that take place in continuous time. We define a set of desiderata for such a framework and outline a strategy for satisfying these desiderata using continuous-time stochastic processes. We develop two specific models within this framework, illustrating how it can be used to capture both generative and preventative causal relationships as well as delays between cause and effect. We evaluate one model through a new behavioral experiment, and the other through a comparison to existing data.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationBuilding Bridges Across Cognitive Sciences Around the World - Proceedings of the 34th Annual Meeting of the Cognitive Science Society, CogSci 2012
EditorsNaomi Miyake, David Peebles, Richard P. Cooper
PublisherThe Cognitive Science Society
Pages833-838
Number of pages6
ISBN (Electronic)9780976831884
StatePublished - 2012
Externally publishedYes
Event34th Annual Meeting of the Cognitive Science Society: Building Bridges Across Cognitive Sciences Around the World, CogSci 2012 - Sapporo, Japan
Duration: Aug 1 2012Aug 4 2012

Publication series

NameBuilding Bridges Across Cognitive Sciences Around the World - Proceedings of the 34th Annual Meeting of the Cognitive Science Society, CogSci 2012

Conference

Conference34th Annual Meeting of the Cognitive Science Society: Building Bridges Across Cognitive Sciences Around the World, CogSci 2012
Country/TerritoryJapan
CitySapporo
Period8/1/128/4/12

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Computer Science Applications
  • Human-Computer Interaction
  • Cognitive Neuroscience

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