Based on the descriptions given above and the concept of neuro-symbolic information
processing outlined in Section 4.2, so-called “affective neuro-symbols” were defined for the
affective situation assessment architecture (see Figure 15). These affective neuro-symbols can
principally receive information from four different sources: (1) body states, (2) objects and events
perceived in the environment (external perception), (3) from other emotions and (4) cognitive
(reasoning) processes. An input from one of these sources can in certain circumstances already be
sufficient to activate an affective neuro-symbol. Different sources can either have an exhibitory or
inhibitory effect on the activation of an affective neuro-symbol.
processing outlined in Section 4.2, so-called “affective neuro-symbols” were defined for the
affective situation assessment architecture (see Figure 15). These affective neuro-symbols can
principally receive information from four different sources: (1) body states, (2) objects and events
perceived in the environment (external perception), (3) from other emotions and (4) cognitive
(reasoning) processes. An input from one of these sources can in certain circumstances already be
sufficient to activate an affective neuro-symbol. Different sources can either have an exhibitory or
inhibitory effect on the activation of an affective neuro-symbol.