On the clarification of concepts - A reply to Gallistel (2007) and Lau (2007)

The authors argue that some of C R. Gallistel's (2007) and H. C Lau's (2007) solutions to the problems raised in the article by A. Machado and F. J. Silva (2007) are unlikely, logically inconsistent, or at odds with empirical evidence. In particular, Lau seems not to appreciate the necessity of clear and consistent psychological constructs before trying to map these constructs to brain structure and function. The authors conclude that conceptual analysis is a much-needed component of the scientific method.
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