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... defined in terms of this method . For example , ' environment ' is so defined in S. 8/8 , adaptation ' in S. 5/3 , and ' stimulus ' in S. 6/5 . If any have been omitted it is by oversight ; for I hold that this procedure is sufficient ...
... defined in terms of this method . For example , ' environment ' is so defined in S. 8/8 , adaptation ' in S. 5/3 , and ' stimulus ' in S. 6/5 . If any have been omitted it is by oversight ; for I hold that this procedure is sufficient ...
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... defined type , useful as a fixed type around which discussion may move without ambiguity , and to which a multitude of approximately similar forms , occurring mostly in the biological world , may be related . For convenience , its ...
... defined type , useful as a fixed type around which discussion may move without ambiguity , and to which a multitude of approximately similar forms , occurring mostly in the biological world , may be related . For convenience , its ...
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... defined set of systems . 13/2 . A set of systems of special importance for the later chapters is the set of those systems that are made of parts that have a high proportion of their states equilibrial , and are made by the parts being ...
... defined set of systems . 13/2 . A set of systems of special importance for the later chapters is the set of those systems that are made of parts that have a high proportion of their states equilibrial , and are made by the parts being ...
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Dynamic Systems | 13 |
The Organism as Machine | 30 |
Stability | 44 |
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action activity adaptation amoeboid animal arrow assumed basic behave brain canonical representation cause cerebral cortex change value Chapter co-ordination complex concepts confluent connexions consider constant corresponds cortex critical defined definition determined developed diagram of immediate displaced disturbance dx/dt dynamic system environment equations equilibrial equilibrium essential variables example experiment experimenter fact feedback field follows functions gene-pattern give given happens Homeostat immediate effects independent input interacting kitten learning line of behaviour living organism machine magnet main variables mechanism method motor cortex move movement multistable system muscles natural selection nervous system neurons nexion noticed observed occur P₁ parameter-values parameters part-functions particular polystable system position possible primary operations problem properties random reacting reaction relation representative point retroactive inhibition S₁ selection simple specified state-determined system step-function form step-mechanisms stimulation subsystems Suppose temperature tion trial ultrastable system uniselector unstable usually whole zero