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Peer reviewedPowers, William T. – American Behavioral Scientist, 1990
Contrasts modeling methods in control theory to the methods of statistical generalizations in empirical studies of human or animal behavior. Presents a computer simulation that predicts behavior based on variables (effort and rewards) determined by the invariable (desired reward). Argues that control theory methods better reflect relationships to…
Descriptors: Behavior, Causal Models, Comparative Analysis, Computer Simulation
Peer reviewedPavlovski, Raymond P.; And Others – American Behavioral Scientist, 1990
Experimentally examines reorganization, a fundamental component of William T. Powers' theory of mind based on the control theory of behavior. Attempts to model reorganization, focusing on improvements in performance with practice and how practice influences attention. Speculates how outputs from higher levels of the control hierarchy are involved…
Descriptors: Attention, Behavior Theories, Behavioral Science Research, Computer Simulation
