Article: "Predictive vs. Prospective Control: Clarifying the Terms of the Debate" Coauthors: @adw.bsky.social @drgbuckingham.bsky.social Joost Dessing, Otto Lappi, Ines Hipolito @mjdramstead.bsky.social @warrenmansell.bsky.social Rob Gray www.researchgate.net/profile/Joos...

Fast-moving fires (like those burning around LA) are the most dangerous fires out there—and they’re becoming more common: 🧪 www.scientificamerican.com/article/pali...

Co-authors on Bluesky: @drgbuckingham.bsky.social, @warrenmansell.bsky.social, @mjdramstead.bsky.social (clearly need to work on the rest!)

New open access article from the CAMEO project exploring experiences and views of Method of Levels therapy delivered by care coordinators working in Early Intervention in #Psychosis services. bmcpsychiatry.biomedcentral.com/articles/10....

Article: "Predictive vs. Prospective Control: Clarifying the Terms of the Debate" Coauthors on Bsky: @adw.bsky.social @drgbuckingham.bsky.social @mjdramstead.bsky.social @warrenmansell.bsky.social files.osf.io/v1/resources...

This paper is now under review and preprinted for your convenience at osf.io/preprints/ps... Comments, feedback, questions, all welcome!

Feedback loops are the process with which we can update someone's mental models and intuition. Both game design and Perceptual Control Theory discuss this in the context of behavior in similar ways. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PMj8Q4ViKzs https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Perceptual_control_theory

So: it’s nice to be getting back into it and I really think this will be a useful paper once it’s out!

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

Looking forward to presenting at the International Association of Perceptual Control Theory conference tomorrow. I’ll be discussing how the theory might improve mental health services. #PerceptualControlTheory www.iapct.org/events/2024-...

Great idea! Our book on improving mental healthcare using principles from Perceptual Control Theory was published last year, and is available as a free download on Kindle. www.taylorfrancis.com/books/oa-mon...

Perceptual Control Theory (PCT) models behaviour as a means of controlling perception rather than stimulus responses, offering a powerful framework for understanding self-regulation. Focusing on maintaining desired perceptions, PCT allows nuanced insights into motivation, conflict, and adaptability.

The conference has been all the better for Tom Cochrane’s contribution, adding philosophical analysis to our pot pouri of academic disciplines! www.linkedin.com/posts/curtin...