CLARION (Connectionist Learning with Adaptive Rule Induction ONline)

CLARION (Connectionist Learning with Adaptive Rule Induction ONline) is a cognitive modeling framework that combines neural networks and rule-based systems to simulate human learning and cognition. It models how the brain forms patterns through experience (connectionism) while also developing explicit rules to explain behaviors (rule induction). This dual approach allows CLARION to learn both automatic responses and conscious strategies, adapting over time as it encounters new information. It's used to understand complex mental processes such as decision-making, problem-solving, and learning, providing insights into how humans integrate intuition and explicit knowledge in cognition.