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The Interdisciplinary Handbook of Perceptual Control Theory, Volume II
Living in the Loop
A comprehensive book synthesizing perceptual control theory and practical applications with concrete examples
Warren Mansell (Edited by), Eva de Hullu (Edited by), Vyv Huddy (Edited by), Tom Scholte (Edited by)
9780323911658, Elsevier Science
Paperback / softback, published 2 March 2023
444 pages
22.9 x 15.2 x 2.8 cm, 0.45 kg
"This second volume — of the handbook of perceptual control theory — is a tour de force of how we, as embodied creatures, navigate our sensorium. It is written by people doing cuttingedge work in theoretical neurobiology – and beyond; ranging from controlled perception, through communication in neurodegenerative disorders to the ‘Theatre of the Oppressed’. The crosscutting theme is the circular causality inherent in active sensing and perceptual control–framed artfully as ‘living in the loop’. The ideas on offer testify to the fact that Perceptual Control Theory is a landmark theory in our journey of self-understanding – ideas whose fecundity is amply demonstrated in these pages." - Karl Friston FRS, University College London "It is a wonderful overview of the current state of affairs in the field and a just tribute to the founding father of PCT, William (Bill) Powers. This book is a must-read for anyone willing to gain a better understanding of hierarchical (perceptual) control theory and its ramifications to a wide range of scientific fields, varying from the physical sciences and engineering to clinical medicine and the humanities. The appearance of this book is very timely, as we dive further into an age that appears to be in a dire need for gentle hierarchical control." -- Dr. Rutger Goekoop, MD, PhD, Psychiatrist, Free University Amsterdam Department of Behavioral and Movement Sciences; Parnassia Academy, PsyQ, The Hague, Department of Anxiety disorders, Early Detection and Intervention Team (psychosis) "In this second volume of a much-needed handbook, the authors break ground in developing and extending perceptual control theory, showing its application to a range of fields, including health behaviours, mental health service provision, and education. A rich, in-depth, and stimulating collection of papers that are an essential resource for those interested in this cutting edge perspective on human experiencing and behaviour." -- Mick Cooper, Professor of Counselling Psychology, University of Roehampton
Given the fundamental challenges to society in this era, a radical rewrite of how we approach science and culture is necessary. This handbook applies Perceptual Control Theory (PCT) to achieve a much needed convergence across the physical, life and social sciences, the humanities and arts. In doing so it addresses challenges such as mental illness, dementia, cancer care, toxic masculinity and societal oppression. It also reveals how PCT can be applied to practical issues such as understanding healthcare service implementation and human-machine interaction, as well as deeper questions such as consciousness and imagination. This second volume of the successful interdisciplinary handbook offers rich examples of how the unifying perceptual control framework can provide a viable alternative to existing theories and methodologies for a timely paradigm shift.
SECTION 1: Perception, Consciousness, and Imagination 1. Exploring the Perceptual Control Hierarchy Eva de Hullu 2. "Conflict to Collage": A Perceptual Control Theory Architecture to Underpin Human Consciousness Warren Mansell 3. Loss and Restoration of Control: A Perceptual Control Theory Perspective on the Role of Mental Simulation Vyv Huddy and Warren Mansell SECTION 2: Computational and Mathematical Modeling 4. Motor Control as the Control of Perception Maximilian Gregory Parker 5. Perceptual Control Theory Multiple Agent Interaction: A Classical Control Theory Treatment Philip S. E. Farrell 6. Learning Curves and Psychological Change Across Populations: The Implications of Reorganization Vyv Huddy SECTION 3: Health Applications 7. Connecting Perceptual Control theory with Health Behavior Jonathan Sigger 8. Cancer and Control Mike Rennoldson 9. Designing Mental Health Services that are Fit for Purpose Using the Principles of Perceptual Control Theory Robert Griffiths 10. Communication in Dementia: The Development of a New Understanding and Training Intervention that is Informed by Perceptual Control Theory Phil McEvoy and Lydia Morris SECTION 4: Schooling and Education 11. Creating Connected Schools Shelley A.W. Roy 12. PCT and Philosophy of Education: Education as Guidance of Reorganization Eetu Pikkarainen SECTION 5: The Self and Society 13. Human Culture Is Based on Mechanisms of Perceptual Control Ted Cloak 14. Sources and Dynamics of the Self: Perceptual Control Theory, Psychoanalysis, and the Control of Self-Image Brian D'Agostino 15. Reorganization as Anti-Oppression: PCT, the Method of Levels, and the Theatre of the Oppressed Tom Scholte SECTION 6: Synthesis 16. Synthesis: Living in the Loop Tom Scholte, Eva de Hullu, Vyv Huddy, and Warren Mansell
Subject Areas: Educational psychology [JNC], Cognition & cognitive psychology [JMR], Physiological & neuro-psychology, biopsychology [JMM], Experimental psychology [JML], Child & developmental psychology [JMC], Cognitive science [GTR]
