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The use of simplicial analysis to adjust cognitive structure

Description of a new method of researching objects in the form of a set of information tasks is the goal of the work. A simplicial analysis of the cognitive structure of the object of study is included in the method. Several stages have a method. The set of basic factors is revealed at the first stage. Pairwise comparison of factors is carried out. The formation of the cognitive model in the form of an adjacency matrix of the 1st level of the hierarchy is done. Factors for the formation of the 2nd level of the hierarchy are grouped. The combination of components in the cognitive structure of the 3rd level of the hierarchy is carried out. Detailing the components of the 3rd level of the hierarchy is presented at the 4th level. A series of simulation experiments is conducted to test the stability of the detailed structure of the cognitive model. The implicit relationship between the underlying factors are studied. The method was tested on the example of the cognitive model "lifestyle" of students. The components "living conditions", "cognitive dissonance", and "performance" are grouped at the second level of the hierarchy. A simulation experiment was conducted. The presence of pulse resonance in the detailed structure of the 4th level of the hierarchy is established. Simplicial analysis is done. The ordering of the elements its purpose is. The simulation experiment was made after simplicial analysis. The result now corresponds to the theory. The influence of cognitive dissonance of the individual on the "activity" was revealed. The "activity" factor affects cognitive dissonance, among other things. To identify significant factors, detection of hidden trends and the implementation of measures of social control, this method need Read more...