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Perceptual Control Theory A Model for Understanding the Mechanisms and Phenomena of Control – Powers et al (2011)

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Perceptual Control Theory A Model for Understanding the Mechanisms and Phenomena of Control

Perceptual Control Theory (PCT) provides a general theory of functioning for organisms. At the conceptual core of the theory is the observation that living things control the perceived environment by means of their behavior. Consequently, the phenomenon of control takes center stage in PCT, with observable behavior playing an important but supporting role. The first part of the paper explains how the PCT model works. This explanation includes a definition of “control” as well as the basic equations from which one can see what is required for control to be possible. The second part of the paper describes demonstrations that the reader can download from the Internet and run, so as to learn the basics of control by experiencing and verifying the phenomenon directly. The third part of the paper shows examples of the application of PCT to different areas of psychological research including learning, developmental psychology, social psychology, and psychotherapy. This summary of the current state of the field celebrates the 50th Anniversary of the first major publication in PCT (Powers, Clark & MacFarland, 1960)

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https://www.semanticscholar.org/paper/Perceptual-Control-Theory-A-Model-for-Understanding-Powers-Wayne/75968e8693fc7b37625ccfac827720ef49e139b5