Cognitive Processes in Planning.

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Abstract:

We propose a model of the planning process. Planning is the predetermination of a course of action aimed at achieving a goal. The model assumes that planning comprises the activities of a variety of cognitive specialists. Each specialist can suggest certain kinds of decisions for incorporation into the plan in progress. These include decisions about a how to approach the planning problem b what knowledge bears on the problem c what kinds of actions to try to plan d what specific actions to plan and e how to allocate cognitive resources during planning. Within each of these categories, different specialists suggest decisions at different levels of abstraction. The activities of the various specialists are not coordinated in any systematic way. Instead, the specialists operate opportunistically, suggesting decisions whenever promising opportunities arise.

Author(s):
Hayes-roth, Barbara ; Hayes-roth, Frederick
Author Organization(s):
RAND CORP SANTA MONICA CALIF
Descriptive Note:
Technical rept.,
Pagination:
0067

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
RAND/R-2366-ONR
Contract/Grant Number(s):
N00014-78-C-0039
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_5.4_Decide; JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_1.2_Force Preparation; JCA_4.6_Engineering; JCA_4.6.1_General Engineering; JCA_1.2.3_Educating; JCA_5.3.3_Develop Strategy; JCA_6_Net Centric; JCA_6.1_Information Transport; JCA_5.2.2_Develop Knowledge and Situational Awareness; JCA_5.2_Understand; JCA_5.5.2_Task; JCA_5.5_Direct; JCA_8_Building Partnerships; JCA_1.2.1_Training; JCA_8.2.5_Strengthen Global Defense Posture; JCA_8.2_Shape; JCA_4.3_Maintain; JCA_1.3_Human Capital Management
Modernization Areas:
AI and Machine Learning
Communities of Interest:
Biomedical
Descriptor(s):
*MODELS, *PLANNING, MANAGEMENT PLANNING AND CONTROL, DECISION MAKING, SKILLS, PROBLEM SOLVING, NAVAL PLANNING, LEARNING
Field(s)/Group(s):
Administration and Management
Keyword(s):
Cognitive processes, WUNR157411
Report Date:
1978 Dec 01