【摘要】 从理论假设、概念体系和研究方法三个方面对B.Butterworth的“数字模块”理论进行了介绍和评价。该理论假定人类数学能力是先天的“数字模块”与后天的拓展模块功能的“概念工具”相互作用的产物。其概念体系涉及“数字模块”的定义、功能、结构及模块与文化资源间的相互作用。其方法以认知神经心理学为主,兼及跨文化、灵长目认知的研究和基因学的证据。更多还原

【Abstract】 This paper introduced the frames of the Number Module Theory in terms of theoretical hypothesis,conceptual system and method.This theory hypothesizes that humans’ mathmetical ability results from the interaction of the innate module and the acquired cultural resources.The conceptual system refers to the definition,function,structure of the number module and the interaction of the innate modules and the acquired cultural resources.With neural psychology of cognition as its core method,its methods include primates cognition,cross-cultural study and genetic code,etc.更多还原