A simple map of how people think, choose, and change their minds.
A cognitive model is like pausing a kid in a candy aisle. It asks, “Why gummy worms, not the sad apple?”
It helps explain how people judge and choose. AI builders use it when they design Agent reasoning and decisions.
World model
A cognitive model can show how someone builds an inner view of the world.
Belief State
In thinking, the Belief State changes as new clues arrive.
Agent
A cognitive model can guide an Agent's reasoning and choices.
KR
A cognitive model needs KR to make knowledge usable.