Year: 2026
Type: article
Abstract: This article proposes a formalization of psychological functions as Topological Functional Systems, drawing on the historical-cultural tradition and functional systems theory, and integrating them with tools from contemporary topological dynamics. First, it reviews the theoretical foundations that conceive psychological activity as a systemic, dynamic organization oriented toward adaptive outcomes. It then develops a mathematical formalization that accounts for functional invariance under variable modes of execution and network reorganization. On this basis, the article derives clinical implications for neuropsychological assessment and rehabilitation, emphasizing functional reorganization rather than localized deficit. Finally, it discusses the scope and limitations of the model in dialogue with current approaches in neuroscience and neuropsychology.
Source: Frontiers in Psychiatry
Author: Julián Andrés Guiral
Institution: Universidad EAFIT
Language: English
Subfield: General Psychology
Field: Psychology
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: gold
Estimated APC paid: $3,801
OpenAlex ID: W7131452882