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Towards a general modeling framework of resource competition in cognitive development.

  • Published In: Child Development, 2023, v. 94, n. 6. P. 1432 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: de Ron, Jill; Deserno, Marie; Robinaugh, Donald; Borsboom, Denny; van der Maas, Han L. J. 3 of 3

Abstract

The current paper presents an integrated formal model of typical and atypical development based on the mechanisms of mutualism and resource competition. The mutualistic network model is extended with the dynamics of competition for limited resources, such as time and environmental factors. The proposed model generates patterns that resemble established phenomena in cognitive development: the positive manifold, developmental phases, developmental delays and lack of early indicators in atypical development, developmental regression, and "quasi‐autism" caused by extreme environmental deprivation. The presented modeling framework fits a general movement towards formal theory construction in psychology. The model is easy to replicate and develop further, and we offer several avenues for future work. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Additional Information

  • Source:Child Development. 2023/11, Vol. 94, Issue 6, p1432
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:History
  • Publication Date:2023
  • ISSN:0009-3920
  • DOI:10.1111/cdev.13973
  • Accession Number:173972107
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