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Cognitive mapping and problem structuring for system dynamics model building
Author(s) -
Eden Colin
Publication year - 1994
Publication title -
system dynamics review
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.491
H-Index - 57
eISSN - 1099-1727
pISSN - 0883-7066
DOI - 10.1002/sdr.4260100212
Subject(s) - structuring , computer science , system dynamics , dynamics (music) , cognition , cognitive model , cognitive map , human–computer interaction , artificial intelligence , management science , psychology , engineering , pedagogy , finance , neuroscience , economics
This article discusses an approach to problem structuring that seeks to recognize the significance of multiple perspectives and the richness they provide in generating politically feasible ways of resolving problems. In particular, the method—cognitive mapping and an associated computer‐based group support system—is related to the early stages of modeling situations that are characterized by feedback dynamics. Thus, the method is argued to be particularly suitable as a visual interactive modeling method, which is mutually supportive of visual interactive system dynamics modeling methods.