Uncertainty about the value of quantum probability for cognitive modeling

Behavioral and Brain Sciences 36 (3):279-280 (2013)
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I argue that the overly simplistic scenarios discussed by Pothos & Busemeyer (P&B) establish at best that quantum probability theory (QPT) is a logical possibility allowing distinct predictions from classical probability theory (CPT). The article fails, however, to provide convincing evidence for the proposal that QPT offers unique insights regarding cognition and the nature of human rationality

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