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The Interdisciplinary Handbook of Perceptual Control Theory

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The Interdisciplinary Handbook of Perceptual Control Theory,

Edition 1 Living Control Systems IV

Edited by Warren Mansell

Publication Date: 21 May 2020

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Interdisciplinary Handbook of Perceptual Control Theory Volume II: Living in the Loop brings together the latest research, theory, and applications from W. T. Powers’ Perceptual Control Theory (PCT) that proposes that the behavior of a living organism lies in the control of perceived aspects of both itself and its environment. Sections cover theory, the application of PCT to a broad range of disciplines, why perceptual control is fundamental to understanding human nature, a new way to do research on brain processes and behavior, how the role of natural selection in behavior can be demystified, how engineers can emulate human purposeful behavior in robots, and much more.

Each chapter includes an author biography to set the context of their work within the development of PCT.

Key Features

Presents case studies that show how PCT can be applied in different disciplines
Illustrates the Test for the Controlled Variable (TCV) and the construction of functional models as fruitful alternatives to mainstream experimental design when studying behavior
Shows how theory illuminates structure and functions in brain anatomy
Compares and contrasts PCT with other contemporary, interdisciplinary theories

About the author

Edited by Warren Mansell, Reader in Clinical Psychology, School of Health Sciences, Division of Psychology and Mental Health, Faculty of Biology Medicine and Health, Manchester Academic Health Science Centre, University of Manchester, Manchester, UK

ISBN: 9780128189481

Page Count: 680

Retail Price : £157.00

9780128009482; 9780123869159; 9780124160095

Researchers and students in psychology, neuroscience, engineering, sociology, ethology, computer science, evolutionary biology, linguistics, robotics, and artificial intelligence

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