Cognitive -Affective Processes

This book considers psychoanalytic modelling and focuses on the cognitive-affective processes. The authors defend the thesis that the introduction of new concepts and new technology such as computer simulation are only meaningful when they go beyond the codification of existing verbal theories and uncover new insights and new dimensions. The book first discusses applied artificial intelligence and cognitive science in general and then introduces two computer simulation models: one on neurotic processes against conflict, the second on the origin of dream processes. The authors show applications for practical problems using the new concepts arising from the formal methodology. This monograph on psychoanalysis, cognitive science and artificial intelligence is intended for researchers.