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In this paper, the issue of representation in cognitive psychology is considered. Emphasis is placed on the internal representation and processing of spatial information. A distinction between “analog” and “nonanalog” processes and representations is made, and a selection of empirical studies suggesting the need to postulate a special type of analog representational system is reviewed. The history of the debate over the necessity for postulating such a form of representation is outlined briefly. Finally, emerging directions in the study of internal representation are suggested.
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Cooper, L.A. (1982). Internal Representation. In: Griffin, D.R. (eds) Animal Mind — Human Mind. Life Sciences Research Reports, vol 21. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-68469-2_9
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