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cognitive architecture

a hypothesized architecture for human problem solving, usually represented as a component of a computer program. Examples include the production system and Soar. Empirical testing of cognitive phenomena is often used to establish the validity of aspects of this model.

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evolutionary aesthetics

evolutionary aesthetics

the concept that art evolves due to intrinsic forces rather than changing to reflect extra-artistic forces.