Essay.06-Inferring.Goal.Representation.from.Actions-XizhiXiao-2100017773
Keywords: Intentionality, action, goal representation
Abstract: Goals are invisible mental states representing the desired outcomes of actions. They are essential for understanding human behaviors and predicting their future actions. However, goals are not directly observable and need to be inferred from actions. In this essay, we review the recent progress in inferring goal representation from actions. We first introduce psychological study on goal inference in infants and children, and then review a well established Bayesian model of action understanding. We conclude with a discussion on the future direction of goal inference.
Submission Number: 147
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