The dynamics of specialized knowledge representation: Simulational reconstruction or the perception–action interface

Faber, Pamela

doi:10.1075/term.17.1.02fab

Article published In: The dynamics of terms in specialized communication: An interdisciplinary perspective
Edited by Rita Temmerman and Marc Van Campenhoudt
[Terminology 17:1] 2011
► pp. 9–29

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The dynamics of specialized knowledge representation

Simulational reconstruction or the perception–action interface

Pamela Faber

Published online: 20 June 2011

https://doi.org/10.1075/term.17.1.02fab

Dynamicity is the condition of being in motion, and thus, is characterized by continuous change, activity, or progress. Not surprisingly, dynamicity is generally acknowledged to be an important part of any kind of knowledge representation system or knowledge acquisition scenario. This means that it might be a good idea to reconsider concept representations in Terminology, and modify them so that they better reflect the nature of conceptualization in the mind and brain. In this sense, recent theories of cognition have emphasized that situated or grounded experiences are activated in cognitive processing (Louwerse and Jeuniaux 2010; Barsalou 1999; Zwaan 2003). According to these theories, meaning construction heavily relies on perceptually simulating the information that is presented to the comprehender. Specialized knowledge representation that facilitates knowledge acquisition could thus be conceived as a situation model or event that enables comprehenders to use communicated information to better interact with the world

Keywords: situated cognition, concept system, terminology resources, knowledge acquisition, knowledge representation

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