The Dynamical Mind. What is the central claim of the dynamical systems hypothesis?

Chapter
6 – The Dynamical Mind
What
is the central claim of the dynamical systems hypothesis? How plausible do
you find it?
How
does the example of the Watt governor make Van Gelder’s point
Dynamical
models seem suited for examining the development of skills like walking.
Will dynamical modeling prove fruitful for other phenomena of interest in
cognitive science?
Are
there any other plausible cognitive explanations of the A-not-B error?
Reminder: 200 words answers for each question
Chapter
7 – Bayesian Systems in the mind
How
plausible do you find the basic Bayesian idea that belief comes in
degrees?
How
does Bayes’s Rule work?
What
is the connection between Bayesianism and Gestalt approaches to
perception?
What
is the problem posed by the St Petersburg game? Is that problem solved by
distinguishing between monetary value and utility?
Reminder: 200 words answers for each question
Chapter
8 – Modules to Build a Mind
What
are the key differences between the three different agent architectures
described in the text?
What
are the principal characteristics of modular processing, according to
Fodor?
How
does the massive modularity thesis differ from Fodor’s way of thinking
about modularity?
Why do
Cosmides and Tooby think that a module evolved for cheater detection? How
plausible is their argument?
Reminder: 200 words answers for each question