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Problems with the dual-systems approach to temporal cognition
David E Melnikoff1, John A Bargh1
1Department of Psychology, Yale University, New Haven, CT06511. david.melnikoff@yale.edu john.bargh@yale.comhttps://acmelab.yale.edu/.
Abstract:
Contrary to Hoerl & McCormack (H&M), we argue that the best account of temporal cognition in humans is one in which a single system becomes capable of representing time. We suggest that H&M's own evidence for dual systems of temporal cognition - simultaneous contradictory beliefs - does not recommend dual systems, and that the single system approach is more plausible.
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