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Modelling natural action selection: Introduction to the theme issue

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posted on 2023-06-08, 09:12 authored by Tony J Prescott, Joanna J Bryson, Anil SethAnil Seth
Action selection is the task of resolving conflicts between competing behavioural alternatives. This theme issue is dedicated to advancing our understanding of the behavioural patterns and neural substrates supporting action selection in animals, including humans. The scope of problems investigated includes (i) whether biological action selection is optimal (and, if so, what is optimised), (ii) the neural substrates for action selection in the vertebrate brain, (iii) the role of perceptual selection in decision-making, and (iv) the interaction of group and individual action selection. A second aim of this issue is to advance methodological practice with respect to modelling natural action section. A wide variety of computational modelling techniques are therefore employed ranging from formal mathematical approaches through to computational neuroscience, connectionism and agent-based modelling. The research described has broad implications for both the natural and artificial sciences. One example, highlighted here, is its application to medical science where models of the neural substrates for action selection are contributing to the understanding brain disorders such as Parkinsons disease and attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder.

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  • Published

Journal

Philosophical Transactions B: Biological Sciences

ISSN

1471-2970

Publisher

Royal Society, The

Issue

1485

Volume

362

Page range

1521-1529

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  • Informatics Publications

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  • Yes

Legacy Posted Date

2012-02-06

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