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Behavior dynamics: One perspective.

M J Marr

    Journal of the Experimental Analysis of Behavior
    |May 1, 1992
    PubMed
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    Behavior dynamics uses physics models to describe behavior change. This approach explores molar vs. molecular events and mechanical systems for behavior analysis.

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    Area of Science:

    • Behavioral science
    • Physics
    • Dynamical systems theory

    Background:

    • Behavior dynamics analyzes behavior change using models and methods from physics.
    • There is a long-standing conceptual association between behavior analysis and physics.
    • Both fields consider the role of molar versus molecular events in description and prediction.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To discuss similarities and differences in treating molar and molecular events in behavior analysis.
    • To present examples illustrating correspondence between mechanical and behavioral systems.
    • To explore the utility of nonlinear dynamical systems in describing behavioral events.

    Main Methods:

    • Utilizing mechanical models to describe molar properties of behavior under changing reinforcement conditions.

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  • Applying nonlinear dynamical systems to analyze behavioral events under concurrent schedules.
  • Examining behavior as a deterministic, yet chaotic, process.

    • Main Results:

    • A mechanical model effectively described molar behavior properties with altered reinforcement.
    • Nonlinear dynamical systems show potential for describing both molar and molecular behavioral events.
    • Behavioral dynamics can be conceptualized through deterministic, chaotic processes.

    Conclusions:

    • Physics-based approaches offer valuable tools for understanding behavior dynamics.
    • The molar versus molecular distinction is crucial for behavioral analysis.
    • Nonlinear dynamics may provide a framework for complex behavior prediction.