Contributions of dynamic systems theory to cognitive development (original) (raw)

This paper examines the contributions of dynamic systems theory (DST) to cognitive development through the lens of dynamic field theory (DFT), specifically in relation to modeling behaviors like infant perseverative reaching and spatial memory. It highlights how DFT has enhanced understanding of cognitive processes and generated new empirical insights while acknowledging the limitations in integrating computational models into broader cognitive research. The authors advocate for a collaborative approach among theoreticians and experimentalists for a more theory-driven future in cognitive science.