6 X 9, 332 pages, 42 illustrations select bibliography historic and contemporary commentary (End Papers) layflat laminated color cover endorsements on back cover from leading scholars individually shrinkwrapped includes previously omitted chapter on Emotion Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data Powers, William T. (William Treval), 1926- Behavior : the control of perception / William T. Powers. 2nd ed., rev. and expanded. p. cm. Includes bibliographical references and index. ISBN 0-9647121-7-2 (alk. paper) Ã‚Â 1. Human information processing. 2. Perception. 3. Human behavior. Ã‚Â 4. Control theory. 5. Psychology Philosophy I. Title. Ã‚Â Ã‚Â BF455.P65 2005 150.19'8--dc22

Behavior: The Control of Perception

Health, Fitness & Dieting

Powers, William T.

Psychology & Counseling

Routledge

hessrida

Living Control Systems: Selected Papers of William T. Powers

Control Systems Group

Making Sense of Behavior, The Meaning of Control by William T. Powers is a profound and sometimes funny introduction to control theory as applied to the behavior of living things. 
 Written for the common reader, MSOB demonstrates how "living control systems" really behave and interact. Deliberately simple examples peel back the layers of Powers' Perceptual Control Theory (PCT) to reveal its universal truths. 
 PCT is taught in the Life Science disciplines in a growing number of universities worldwide. Practical PCT applications continue to multiply: the study of infants (Netherlands); the turnaround of troubled schools (USA, Australia), Leadership Training (USA, Canada).

Making Sense of Behavior: The Meaning of Control

Benchmark Pubns Inc

6 X 9, 332 pages, 42 illustrations select bibliography historic and contemporary commentary (End Papers) layflat laminated color cover endorsements on back cover from leading scholars individually shrinkwrapped includes previously omitted chapter on Emotion Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data Powers, William T. (William Treval), 1926- Behavior : the control of perception / William T. Powers. 2nd ed., rev. and expanded. p. cm. Includes bibliographical references and index. ISBN 0-9647121-7-2 (alk. paper) Â 1. Human information processing. 2. Perception. 3. Human behavior. Â 4. Control theory. 5. Psychology Philosophy I. Title. Â Â BF455.P65 2005 150.19'8--dc22

Behavior: The Control Of Perception

A new age political mystery that examines the power of filmmaking over a national reality. Great reading for all ages.

The Next President.com

Literature & Fiction

Contemporary

Coyote Creative Inc

This actual correspondence between two lucid gentlemen introduces the first ever comprehensive, technically sound, demonstrable explanation for behavior: What it is, how it works, what it accomplishes. Simply put: Living organisms―people included―are control systems, and act to experience what they want to experience. You know that is what you do, and that is what control systems do. Perceptual Control Theory (PCT) explains how living things work. PCT lays a foundation for psychology to become a science based on clear principles no less reliable than principles employed in the physical and engineering sciences. Once you understand PCT, you interpret your experiences in light of the new explanation and your outlook changes. Among other things, you will understand the nature of conflict, and how best to resolve it. Articles, tutorials, and simulation programs are available at the publisher’s website, www.livingcontrolsystems.com. ABOUT THE AUTHORS WILLIAM T. POWERS has been developing PCT for over 50 years and has published numerous articles and books from 1957 through 2009. PHILIP J. RUNKEL was Professor Emeritus of Psychology and Education at the University of Oregon. FROM COMMENTS ON THIS VOLUME "Bill Powers is one of the clearest and most original thinkers in the history of psychology. For decades he has explored with persistence and ingenuity the profound implications of the simple idea that biological organisms are control systems. His background in engineering allowed him to avoid many of the traps that have victimized even the best psychologists of the past. I believe his contributions will stand the test of time." Henry Yin, Professor of Psychology & Neuroscience Duke University, NC "Bill Powers’ work in the 20th century will prove to be as important for the life sciences as Charles Darwin’s work in the 19th century. By the time this notion has become common knowledge, historians of science will be very happy with this correspondence between two giants." Frans X. Plooij, Director, International Research-institute on Infant Studies, The Netherlands "…The result [of applying PCT] was a level of plant performance that had never been attained before. The plant won numerous accolades for on time delivery, line linearity, and quality. Also, teamwork between departments, which in the past had been less than ideal, improved significantly." Jim Soldani, Former Director of Systems Manufacturing, Intel "… It is often difficult for therapists to grasp the notion that there can be a precise, empirical and quantitative model of purposive, humanistic psychology―but here it is." Warren Mansell, Senior Lecturer, University of Manchester, UK "…These characteristics of PCT―its scope, its rejection of IV–DV hand-waving and ‘models’ that don’t work, its demand for hard-science specificity and for correlations near 100%―can make it a hard sell. Those who wish to curry favor among today’s makers and breakers of reputation might well steer clear. The essay Three "Dangerous" Words in Part II will tell you why. But those who want to do something of lasting value should pay close attention. Our colleague Phil Runkel has gone this way before us under the guidance of our mentor Bill Powers, and their 22 years of wise, articulate, witty correspondence lays out bright lights and signposts for our benefit." Bruce Nevin, Program Manager & Information Architect, Cisco Systems Inc.

Dialogue Concerning the Two Chief Approaches to a Science of Life

Runkel, Philip J.

Living Control Systems Publishing

This July 2014 updated and expanded edition of the Book of Readings is designed to be a broad-based sampling of the literature on Perceptual Control Theory, PCT, its scientific nature and some applications. Perceptual Control Theory, PCT, results from one man's curiosity, expertise, creativity and determination. The articles and books sampled in this volume would not have been written, certainly not this way, if it were not for William T. (Bill) Powers's seminal insight and tireless efforts across more that fifty years. The PCT explanation for what behavior is, how it works and what it accomplishes is well documented. It lays a foundation for a new natural science and can handle behavioral phenomena within a single testable concept of how living systems work. You can demonstrate it yourself with functioning computer simulations. Whether you are interested in improving education, resolving chronic psychological stress, understanding what is going on with an inconsolable baby, understanding the basis for our universal sense of justice, getting a different take on what emotions are, resolving conflict in general, becoming a better parent, manager, sales person, friend or lover, you will find fascinating insight when you review these readings and study this new explanatory concept with care.

Perceptual Control Theory: Science & Applications: A Book of Readings

Science & Math

Living Control Systems Pub

These introductions and readings provide a comprehensive range of information for the study of Perceptual Control Theory―papers, books, book reviews, resources on-line, demos and tutorial programs for your computer.  Perceptual Control Theory, PCT, results from one man's curiosity, expertise, creativity and determination. The articles, books, and tutorial programs introduced in this volume would not have been written, certainly not this way, if it were not for William T. (Bill) Powers's seminal insight and tireless efforts across more that sixty years.  The PCT explanation for what behavior is, how it works and what it accomplishes is well documented. It lays a foundation for a new natural science and can handle behavioral phenomena within a single testable concept of how living systems work. You can demonstrate it yourself with functioning computer simulations.  Whether you are interested in improving education, resolving chronic psychological stress, understanding what is going on with an inconsolable baby, understanding the basis for our universal sense of justice, getting a different take on what emotions are, resolving conflict in general, becoming a better parent, manager, sales person, friend or lover, you will find fascinating insight when you review these readings and study this new explanatory concept with care.

Perceptual Control Theory: An Overview of the Third Grand Theory in Psychology

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Living Control Systems: Selected Papers of William T. Powers

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The Next President.com

Dialogue Concerning the Two Chief Approaches to a Science of Life

Perceptual Control Theory: Science & Applications: A Book of Readings

Dialogue Concerning the Two Chief Approaches to a Science of Life

Perceptual Control Theory: An Overview of the Third Grand Theory in Psychology