Quantification of behavior
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- 1 October 1983
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Wiley in Systems Research and Behavioral Science
- Vol. 28 (4) , 274-283
Abstract
Quantification of behavior starts with the observation of behavioral phenomena. These observations can be classified by fundamental types of behavior and the energies associated with these behaviors can be measured or calculated using known procedures. Behaviors can occur if, and only if, energy is available for use in the behavior and the behaving system has the capacity to direct energy. A relationship is developed among behavior, available energy, and the capacity to direct energy that gives a coherent interpretation of behavioral phenomena and allows the quantification of behavior.Keywords
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