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. 2017 Jan:40:e221.
doi: 10.1017/S0140525X16001801.

A pointer's hypothesis of general intelligence evolved from domain-specific demands

X T Xiao-Tian Wang  1
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A pointer's hypothesis of general intelligence evolved from domain-specific demands

X T Xiao-Tian Wang. Behav Brain Sci. 2017 Jan.

Abstract

A higher-order function may evolve phylogenetically if it is demanded by multiple domain-specific modules. Task-specificity to solve a unique adaptive problem (e.g., foraging or mating) should be distinguished from function-specificity to deal with a common computational demand (e.g., numeracy, verbal communication) required by many tasks. A localized brain function is likely a result of such common computational demand.

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    Burkart JM, Schubiger MN, van Schaik CP. Burkart JM, et al. Behav Brain Sci. 2017 Jan;40:e195. doi: 10.1017/S0140525X16000959. Epub 2016 Jul 28. Behav Brain Sci. 2017. PMID: 27464851

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