The Interdisciplinary Handbook of Perceptual Control Theory: Living in the Loop

Interdisciplinary Handbook of Perceptual Control Theory: Current Perspectives brings together the latest research, theory and applications from W. T. Powers' Perceptual Control Theory (PCT). PCT 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, including philosophy, anthropology, education, health, culture and design. This volume complements the first volume with detailed, empirical and translational work on action control and learning, human-machine interaction, and mental health interventions. Chapters provide sophisticated analysis of current societal challenges such as the toxic culture of machismo and militarism, institutionalized discrimination, the changing nature of childhood, the rising prevalence of dementia in an aging society, and the stigmatization of mental illness. Outlines applications of PCT in health behavior models for interventions Explores similarities between change trajectories in psychological therapy and laboratory studies of learning Reviews how PCT contributed to our psychological understanding of dementia, including Empowered Conversations training Summarizes the uses PCT and neural activities that underpin conscious mental imagery INDICE: Psychology and Human Factors 1. Generalization and the Search for Invariants in Psychological Research: Perceptual Control Theory as the basis for Individual Psychology 2. Exploring the Perceptual Control Hierarchy 3. Human Action Control 4. Multiple Agent Interaction through Uninhabited Vehicles Health 5. Health Behaviour Change 6. Cancer and Control 7. Psychological Change in Therapy: Lessons from the Lab 8. Mental Health Service Design 9. Communication in Dementia: The Role of Perceptual Control Theory Education 10. Creating Connected Schools 11. PCT and Philosophy of Education: Guidance of Reorganization Society 12. The Role of Perceptual Control in Our Capacity for Culture: An Evolutionary Account? by Ted Cloak 13. Belief Systems, the Self, and Hierarchical Control 14. Institution: The Control of Social Perception - Toward a Theory of Minority-led Institutional Change Art and Design 15. Modelling a PCT Approach to Conflict through Forum Theatre 16. Perceptual Control Theory Practiced in Architecture and Environmental Design Synthesis 17. Taking Stock of Perceptual Control Theory as an Interdisciplinary Framework for Science and Practice

• ISBN: 978-0-323-91165-8
• Editorial: Academic Press
• Encuadernacion: Rústica
• Páginas: 500
• Fecha Publicación: 01/03/2023
• Nº Volúmenes: 1
• Idioma: Inglés