A quantum of truth? Querying the alternative benchmark for human cognition

Behav Brain Sci. 2013 Jun;36(3):300-2. doi: 10.1017/S0140525X12003068.

Abstract

We focus on two issues: (1) an unusual, counterintuitive prediction that quantum probability (QP) theory appears to make regarding multiple sequential judgments, and (2) the extent to which QP is an appropriate and comprehensive benchmark for assessing judgment. These issues highlight how QP theory can fall prey to the same problems of arbitrariness that Pothos & Busemeyer (P&B) discuss as plaguing other models.

Publication types

  • Comment

MeSH terms

  • Cognition*
  • Humans
  • Models, Psychological*
  • Probability Theory*
  • Quantum Theory*