CONATION
Charles François (2004). CONATION, International Encyclopedia of Systems and Cybernetics, 2(1): 583.
| Collection | International Encyclopedia of Systems and Cybernetics |
|---|---|
| Year | 2004 |
| Vol. (num.) | 2(1) |
| ID | ◀ 583 ▶ |
| Object type | Epistemology, ontology or semantics, Methodology or model |
The aspect of mental process , or behavior directed toward action or change (Amer.Her. Dict., p. 276)
Conation derives from “conatus”, latin word for attempt, effort, endeavor.
Conation behavior is related to impulses and desires, but translates these to volition and intentional action.
It seems to imply a coordination between differentlevels of the central nervous system .
See also
Behavior (Anticipatory)