A Cognitive Architecture Theory of Comprehension and Appraisal (2006)

by Robert P. Marinier III. John E. Laird.

To be presented at Agent Construction and Emotion 2006

Current computational appraisal models do not include comprehensive theories for the origins of appraisals – why and how are they generated? We argue that an agent is constantly engaged in comprehension as it strives to make sense of its place in the world. Our hypothesis is that many appraisals are inherent to the comprehension process. We present a model for the comprehension process and describe how appraisals integrate with that process. We conclude with several predictions about the nature of comprehension and appraisal that our theory suggests. [via]

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