Geometric models are successfully applied in cognitive science research
Geometric models are successfully applied in cognitive science research.
The retrieved papers provide strong, current empirical and theoretical evidence that geometric models and cognitive maps are widely and successfully utilized in cognitive science, neuroscience, and psychology to explain learning, neural representations, and conceptual spaces.
Cantlon JF, Brownell LR, Li J, DeLong CM. Cognitive bridge between geometric and numerical learning in monkeys.. 2025. https://doi.org/10.1073/pnas.2502101122
Paper 0 demonstrates successful application of geometric concepts in studying primate learning and numerical-spatial cognition.
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Smith FG Jr. Mapping the structure of neural states associated with conscious experience.. 2026. https://doi.org/10.3389/fnhum.2026.1784365
Paper 1 shows that neural states underlying conscious experience are structured by meaningful geometric and topological relationships.
Eperon A, Doeller CF, Theves S, Bottini R. Action information is integrated into entorhinal representations of conceptual space and is reflected in eye movements.. 2026. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pbio.3003755
Paper 7 highlights how the brain maps conceptual spaces through geometric and spatial cognitive structures.
Qu Y, Ou J, Pang L, Wu S, Luo Y, Behrens T, Liu Y. Development of non-spatial grid-like neural codes tracks inference and intelligence.. 2026. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cell.2026.02.028
Paper 8 connects the maturation of two-dimensional knowledge maps and grid-like neural codes to cognitive development and reasoning.
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