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Logical networks and behavior

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A method is developed, which is essentially an elaboration of the Pitts-McCulloch net, to give a systematic and effective account of behavior in mathematical terms. In particular, in this paper an interpretation is given of an expectancy-type theory of behavior with suggestions for its extension.

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George, F.H. Logical networks and behavior. Bulletin of Mathematical Biophysics 18, 337–348 (1956). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02481879

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