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The theory of event coding (TEC) as embodied-cognition framework.

Bernhard Hommel¹

¹Cognitive Psychology Unit, Institute of Psychology, Leiden Institute for Brain and Cognition, Leiden University Leiden, Netherlands.

Frontiers in Psychology

|September 22, 2015

Summary

The theory of event coding (TEC) offers a structured framework for embodied cognition research, moving beyond vague definitions. It integrates situated, distributed, and body-based cognitive processes, enhancing theoretical clarity in the field.

Keywords:

cognitivism distributed cognition embodied cognition theory human cognition perception and action perception for action theory

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Area of Science:

Cognitive Science
Psychology
Philosophy of Mind

Background:

Embodied cognition is a popular but ill-defined concept.
Existing research often lacks systematic theoretical guidance.
Many embodiment approaches adopt an anti-cognitivistic stance.

Purpose of the Study:

To propose the theory of event coding (TEC) as a theoretical framework for cognitive embodiment.
To address the lack of definition and systematic theorizing in embodied cognition research.
To explore TEC's potential for understanding embodiment by evaluating it against established criteria.

Main Methods:

Conceptual analysis of embodied cognition.
Application and evaluation of the theory of event coding (TEC).
Comparison of TEC with Wilson's (2002) six meanings of embodiment.

Main Results:

TEC provides a well-defined and systematic theoretical framework for embodied cognition.
TEC accommodates situated, distributed, and body-based aspects of cognition.
TEC addresses key embodiment features like environmental delegation and action subservience.

Conclusions:

The theory of event coding (TEC) offers a robust framework for advancing embodied cognition research.
TEC necessitates a shift from anti-cognitivistic views towards a more integrated cognitive approach.
TEC effectively addresses multiple facets of embodiment, including situatedness, distribution, and action-dependency.