Brain and Behavior: Hierarchy of Feedback Systems and Control of Input

摘要: The cornerstone of this chapter is W. Powers’ definition behavior: behavior the control sensory input organism. By definition, conceived as a process by which organization inside organism controls organism; brain thereby an integrated whole negative feedback systems controlling input. In I have attempted to elaborate usefulness concept for getting insight into basic functions distinct neuronal substrates in programming behavior. For that purpose relational and dynamic features different levels cerebral (hierarchies) are examined. discuss how signals derived from interoceptive, proprioceptive, exteroceptive stimuli transformed abstract, invariant functions, degree abstraction these increasing at each higher order level within hierarchy. also behavioral commands result program signals, freedom decreasing lower illustrated investigating information sent neostriatum on its way downstream