2024/01/12 by Yuwei Wang, Yi Zeng, Wang, Yuwei +1 · 1 citation
Computer Science · Neuroscience · Psychology · #Artificial Intelligence (cs.AI) #Artificial intelligence #Categorization #Cognition #Cognitive neuroscience #Cognitive science #Computational model #Computer science #Concept learning #Epistemology #FOS: Computer and information sciences #Machine learning #Mechanism (biology) #Mental representation #Neural Networks and Applications #Neuroscience #Process (computing) #Psychology #Representation (politics)
paper · pdf · doi:10.48550/arxiv.2401.06471
published in arXiv (Cornell University) (Cornell University)
openalex publication_date 2024/01/12 · openalex created_date 2025/10/10 · openalex updated_date 2026/07/28
Concept learning is a fundamental aspect of human cognition and plays a critical role in mental processes such as categorization, reasoning, memory, and decision-making. Researchers across various disciplines have shown consistent interest in the process of concept acquisition in individuals. To elucidate the mechanisms involved in human concept learning, this study examines the findings from computational neuroscience and cognitive psychology. These findings indicate that the brain's representation of concepts relies on two essential components: multisensory representation and text-derived representation. These two types of representations are coordinated by a semantic control system, ultimately leading to the acquisition of concepts. Drawing inspiration from this mechanism, the study develops a human-like computational model for concept learning based on spiking neural networks. By effectively addressing the challenges posed by diverse sources and imbalanced dimensionality of the two forms of concept representations, the study successfully attains human-like concept representations. Tests involving similar concepts demonstrate that our model, which mimics the way humans learn concepts, yields representations that closely align with human cognition.