grounded cognition
[ˈɡraʊndəd kɑːɡˈnɪʃən]
noun
cognição fundamentada
1. A theoretical framework in cognitive science proposing that cognitive processes are deeply rooted in the body's interactions with the world, rather than being abstract symbol manipulation
Grounded cognition suggests that our understanding of the word 'chair' involves mental simulation of sitting.
A cognição fundamentada sugere que nossa compreensão da palavra 'cadeira' envolve simulação mental do ato de sentar.
2. The idea that knowledge and meaning are grounded in sensory, motor, and emotional experiences
According to grounded cognition, abstract concepts like justice are understood through metaphorical connections to bodily experiences.
De acordo com a cognição fundamentada, conceitos abstratos como justiça são compreendidos através de conexões metafóricas com experiências corporais.
Grounded cognition is a prominent theoretical framework in cognitive science and psychology, particularly influential in USA and European academic institutions. It challenges traditional Cartesian dualism and has implications for understanding language, learning, and artificial intelligence. The concept is gaining recognition in Brazilian cognitive science but remains more prevalent in English-speaking academia.
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