Simulation of the Concepts of Assimilation, Accommodation and Equilibration in Schema Theory Based on ART2 Network

Abstract

Assimilation, Accommodation and Equilibration are three important concepts in the description of the developmental process of human cognition in schema theory. Based on comparing some relative ideas in adaptive resonance theory and schema theory, a self-adjusting method to the vigilance value of ART2 network is proposed. It constructs the basis of supervised ART2 network, which make the computer simulation of the developmental process of human cognition feasible. In the recognition trial of circle, triangle and quadrangle, the stable schemata are formed in the Long-Term Memory of ART2 through the process of assimilation, accommodation and equilibration. The realization of these basic processes of human cognition by artificial neural network will benefit the development of artificial intelligent agent.