Living Control Systems

Living Control Systems
Author: William Treval Powers
Publisher:
Total Pages: 300
Release: 1989
Genre: Psychology
ISBN: 9780964712133

Selected papers of William T. Powers: 22 articles and papers published here for the first time. This second in the Living Control Systems series underscores the potential of control theory to revolutionize the life sciences, in particular psychology... where, indeed, the theory found its most responsive audience. Powers makes the case for testable models in the tradition of scientific integrity, as the means for developing a genuine science of living control systems. Also included, selected published works on Living Control Systems, 1989-1991.

The Study of Living Control Systems

The Study of Living Control Systems
Author: Richard S. Marken
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Total Pages: 155
Release: 2021-02-04
Genre: Psychology
ISBN: 1108485588

This book describes psychological research methods that treat the behavior of living organisms as purposeful rather than mechanical.

The Interdisciplinary Handbook of Perceptual Control Theory

The Interdisciplinary Handbook of Perceptual Control Theory
Author: Warren Mansell
Publisher: Academic Press
Total Pages: 682
Release: 2020-05-16
Genre: Psychology
ISBN: 0128189495

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. 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

Control Systems Theory with Engineering Applications

Control Systems Theory with Engineering Applications
Author: Sergey E. Lyshevski
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 425
Release: 2012-12-06
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 1461201535

Dynamics systems (living organisms, electromechanical and industrial systems, chemical and technological processes, market and ecology, and so forth) can be considered and analyzed using information and systems theories. For example, adaptive human behavior can be studied using automatic feedback control. As an illustrative example, the driver controls a car changing the speed and steer ing wheels using incoming information, such as traffic and road conditions. This book focuses on the most important and manageable topics in applied multivariable control with application to a wide class of electromechanical dynamic systems. A large spectrum of systems, familiar to electrical, mechanical, and aerospace stu dents, engineers, and scholars, are thoroughly studied to build the bridge between theory and practice as well as to illustrate the practical application of control theory through illustrative examples. It is the author's goal to write a book that can be used to teach undergraduate and graduate classes in automatic control and nonlin ear control at electrical, mechanical, and aerospace engineering departments. The book is also addressed to engineers and scholars, and the examples considered allow one to implement the theory in a great variety of industrial systems. The main purpose of this book is to help the reader grasp the nature and significance of multivariable control.

Living Systems

Living Systems
Author: Liat Margolis
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 189
Release: 2008-02-01
Genre: Architecture
ISBN: 3764377003

The use of innovative new materials is an important trend in landscape architecture today. These materials include biodegradable geotextiles, super-absorbent polymers, and plants that react to changing soil conditions. This book presents the available materials and technologies in the context of practical applications.

Making Sense of Behavior

Making Sense of Behavior
Author: William T Powers
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2023-11-14
Genre: Psychology
ISBN:

Making Sense of Behavior is the long-anticipated work on Perceptual Control Theory (PCT) by the originator written for the general reader in nontechnical language. From the author: "This is a book about human nature, as we try to guess about it by watching human behavior. It's about a particular theory that seems to fit a great deal of what we see people doing and a great deal of our own private experience. A lot of people think that this is a pretty good theory. But my object in this book is not to persuade you that the theory is right, either by itself or by comparison with other theories. My main objective is to tell you what the theory is and why it has been constructed as it is. I will tell you of the observations that I have thought needed an explanation, and of how this theory appears to explain them. You can decide for yourself whether the theory and the observations go together, and are important."

Control Applications for Biomedical Engineering Systems

Control Applications for Biomedical Engineering Systems
Author: Ahmad Taher Azar
Publisher: Academic Press
Total Pages: 476
Release: 2020-01-22
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 0128174625

Control Applications for Biomedical Engineering Systems presents different control engineering and modeling applications in the biomedical field. It is intended for senior undergraduate or graduate students in both control engineering and biomedical engineering programs. For control engineering students, it presents the application of various techniques already learned in theoretical lectures in the biomedical arena. For biomedical engineering students, it presents solutions to various problems in the field using methods commonly used by control engineers. Points out theoretical and practical issues to biomedical control systems Brings together solutions developed under different settings with specific attention to the validation of these tools in biomedical settings using real-life datasets and experiments Presents significant case studies on devices and applications

Multistability in Physical and Living Systems

Multistability in Physical and Living Systems
Author: Alexander N. Pisarchik
Publisher: Springer Nature
Total Pages: 417
Release: 2022-04-13
Genre: Science
ISBN: 303098396X

This book starts with an introduction to the basic concepts of multistability, then illustrates how multistability arises in different systems and explains the main mechanisms of multistability emergence. A special attention is given to noise which can convert a multistable deterministic system to a monostable stochastic one. Furthermore, the most important applications of multistability in different areas of science, engineering and technology are given attention throughout the book, including electronic circuits, lasers, secure communication, and human perception. The book aims to provide a first approach to multistability for readers, who are interested in understanding its fundamental concepts and applications in several fields. This book will be useful not only to researchers and engineers focusing on interdisciplinary studies, but also to graduate students and technicians. Both theoreticians and experimentalists will rely on it, in fields ranging from mathematics and laser physics to neuroscience and astronomy. The book is intended to fill a gap in the literature, to stimulate new discussions and bring some fundamental issues to a deeper level of understanding of the mechanisms underlying self-organization of matter and world complexity.