Korean Journal of Cognitive Science (인지과학)

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A Review of the Debates between Fixed-Resolution Slot and Flexible-Resource Models

시각작업기억 표상에 대한 고정해상도 슬롯 모형과 탄력적 자원 모형 사이의 쟁점에 대한 개관

  • Received : 2015.12.18
  • Accepted : 2015.12.29
  • Published : 2015.12.31
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Abstract

The presnt study reviewed two contrasting models, fixed-resolution slot versus flexible-resource hypotheses, for the representational characteristics of visual working memory (VWM), and emphasized the necessary efforts for resolving their conflicting arguments. To accomplish this goal, the review explored the background hypotheses of the object-based versus parallel independent storage models, and introduced theoretical bases for their contrasting claims. The review then evaluated validity of empirical evidence provided in the studies to support each model, and attempted an understanding of their neurophysiological background. The study further emphasized the necessity of theoretical and methodological reconsiderations to resolve their conflict as well as the necessity of obtaining converging pieces of evidence to accomplish the resolution.

본 연구는 시각작업기억의 표상 특성에 대해 상반되는 주장을 펼치고 있는 고정해상도 슬롯 모형과 탄력적 자원 모형을 개관하고, 두 모형 간 상충을 해소하기 위한 노력이 필요함을 강조하였다. 이를 위해 고정해상도 슬롯과 탄력적 자원 모형을 태동시킨 객체 및 병렬 저장 가설을 살펴보고 두 모형의 상반되는 주장에 대한 이론적 근거를 소개하였다. 다음으로 두 모형을 지지한 구체적인 연구 사례를 통해 경험적 지지 증거의 객관성을 평가하고 관련 신경생리학적 모형에 대한 이해를 시도하였다. 마지막으로 두 모형 간의 상충을 해소하기 위한 이론적 그리고 방법론적 재고와 이를 달성하기 위한 수렴적 증거 확보의 필요성을 강조하였다.

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