Connectionists: WORKSHOP on PSYCHOLOGICAL MODELS

[Stephen José Hanson]

Interpretability in Psychological Models
Online, 15 October 2026, 15:30–19:20 CEST

What does it mean for a psychological model to be interpretable? Are some model classes more interpretable than others? And how does interpretability relate to explanation, prediction, parsimony, scope, and generalisability?

This online event brings together perspectives from mathematical psychology, cognitive modelling, machine learning, psychometrics, and philosophy of science. It will feature four short talks by Adam Sanborn, Marcel Binz, Adrian Erasmus, and Olivia Guest, each followed by a structured panel discussion.

The event also marks the public launch of the Theory, Model, Measurement (TMM) Network, a new international network focused on strengthening the connections between psychological theory, formal and computational models, and measurement. TMM aims to create a space for discussing the conceptual and methodological questions that arise at these intersections, support early career researchers and diverse perspectives, and encourage future discussions, workshops, and collaborative projects across research communities.

Event programme and registration:
https://tmmpsych.vercel.app/events/interpretability-panel


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