Cognitive representation of human action: theory, applications, and perspectives
In this perspective article, we propose a cognitive architecture model of human action that stresses the importance of cognitive representations stored in long-term memory (LTM) as reference structures underlying and guiding voluntary motor performance. We introduce an experimental approach to ascer...
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doaj-738330aead3a445b8efb10a1824179ce2020-11-24T23:23:07ZengFrontiers Media S.A.Frontiers in Public Health2296-25652016-02-01410.3389/fpubh.2016.00024172656Cognitive representation of human action: theory, applications, and perspectivesChristian eSeegelke0Thomas eSchack1Thomas eSchack2Bielefeld UniversityBielefeld UniversityResearch Institute for Cognition and RoboticsIn this perspective article, we propose a cognitive architecture model of human action that stresses the importance of cognitive representations stored in long-term memory (LTM) as reference structures underlying and guiding voluntary motor performance. We introduce an experimental approach to ascertain cognitive representation structures, and provide evidence from a variety of different studies, ranging from basic research in manual action to application-oriented research such as athlete performance and rehabilitation. As results from these studies strongly support the presence of functional links between cognitive and motor processes, we regard this approach as a suitable and valuable tool for a variety of different disciplines related to cognition and movement. We conclude this article by highlighting current advances in ongoing research projects aimed at improving interaction capabilities in technical systems, particularly for rehabilitation and everyday support of the elderly, and outline future research directions.http://journal.frontiersin.org/Journal/10.3389/fpubh.2016.00024/fullMemoryTechnologymotor controlAction PlanningApplied researchcognitive representation |
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Cognitive representation of human action: theory, applications, and perspectives |
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Cognitive representation of human action: theory, applications, and perspectives |
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Frontiers in Public Health |
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In this perspective article, we propose a cognitive architecture model of human action that stresses the importance of cognitive representations stored in long-term memory (LTM) as reference structures underlying and guiding voluntary motor performance. We introduce an experimental approach to ascertain cognitive representation structures, and provide evidence from a variety of different studies, ranging from basic research in manual action to application-oriented research such as athlete performance and rehabilitation. As results from these studies strongly support the presence of functional links between cognitive and motor processes, we regard this approach as a suitable and valuable tool for a variety of different disciplines related to cognition and movement. We conclude this article by highlighting current advances in ongoing research projects aimed at improving interaction capabilities in technical systems, particularly for rehabilitation and everyday support of the elderly, and outline future research directions. |
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Memory Technology motor control Action Planning Applied research cognitive representation |
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