Elucidating simulated equivalence responding through dynamic visualization of structural connectivity and relational
James O'Sullivan1, Freddy Jackson Brown2, Oliver Ray1
1Department of Computer Science, University of Bristol, Bristol, United Kingdom.
Frontiers in Artificial Intelligence
|August 21, 2025
Summary
This study introduces Affinity, a visual tool for simulating derived relations in humans using Enhanced Equivalence Projective Simulation. It models Relational Density Theory and aids research in Stimulus Equivalence and AI integration.
Area of Science:
- Artificial Intelligence
- Cognitive Science
- Behavioral Science
Background:
- Simulating the emergence of derived relations between stimuli is crucial for understanding human cognition.
- Existing models often lack intuitive interfaces for visualizing and manipulating relational memory.
Purpose of the Study:
- To present Affinity, a visual analytics tool designed to enhance the simulation of derived stimulus relations.
- To enable the modeling of Relational Density Theory and examine the Network Enhancement consolidation mechanism.
Main Methods:
- Developed Affinity, a visual analytics tool integrating Enhanced Equivalence Projective Simulation.
- Utilized real-time visualizations of agent relational memory.
- Simulated Relational Density Theory and a study on relational volume quantification.
Main Results:
- Affinity provides real-time visualization of relational memory.
- The tool successfully simulates Relational Density Theory and Network Enhancement's effect on relational networks.
- Demonstrated Affinity's utility in simulating relational volume quantification.
Conclusions:
- Affinity serves as an innovative, explainable interface for modeling relational formation.
- It functions as a valuable testbed for new experiments in Stimulus Equivalence.
- The tool facilitates the integration of Contextual Behavioral Science and Artificial Intelligence.
Keywords:
Stimulus Equivalencecomputational modelingexplainable AIreinforcement learningrelational density theoryrelational frame theoryMore Related Videos
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