Yukalov VI, Sornette D. Conditions for quantum interference in cognitive sciences.
Top Cogn Sci 2013;
6:79-90. [PMID:
24259280 DOI:
10.1111/tops.12065]
[Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/31/2012] [Revised: 05/05/2013] [Accepted: 05/13/2013] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
Abstract
We present a general classification of the conditions under which cognitive science, concerned, e.g. with decision making, requires the use of quantum theoretical notions. The analysis is done in the frame of the mathematical approach based on the theory of quantum measurements. We stress that quantum effects in cognition can arise only when decisions are made under uncertainty. Conditions for the appearance of quantum interference in cognitive sciences and the conditions when interference cannot arise are formulated.
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