| The purpose of this dissertation is to present Dynamically Structured Holographic Memory (DSHM), a system for modeling human memory. The dissertation consists of two parts. One component is theoretical in nature, while the other is practical. The aim of the theoretical component is to establish that a cognitive modeling niche for DSHM exists (Rutledge-Taylor, 2005; Rutledge-Taylor & West, 2007; West, Pyke, Rutledge-Taylor & Lang, 2010). The aim of the practical component is to prove that DSHM is a valid model of memory by demonstrating the ability to accurately model a variety of cognitive phenomena (Rutledge-Taylor, Pyke, & West, 2010; Rutledge-Taylor, Pyke, West & Lang, 2010; Rutledge-Taylor, Vellino, & West, 2008; 2010; Rutledge-Taylor & West, 2008). These aims are met by presenting evidence contained in a portfolio of previously published conference papers, technical reports, and new papers. |
