A Mathematical Model for Attitude Formation by Pair Interactions

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Two complementary mathematical models for attitude formation are considered: Starting from the model of Weidlich and Haag (1983), which assumes indirect interactions that are mediated by a mean field, a new model is proposed, which is characterized by direct pair interactions. Three types of pair interactions leading to attitude changes can be found: First, changes by some kind of avoidance behavior. Second, changes by a readiness for compromises. Third, changes by persuasion. Different types of behavior are distinguished by introducing several subpopulations. Representative solutions of the model are illustrated by computational results.
For related work see http://www.theo2.physik.uni-stuttgart.de/helbing.html

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Statistical Mechanics

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http://salesiana.dossiersoluciones.com/handle/123456789/28270

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https://arxiv.org/abs/cond-mat/9805145
 http://arxiv.org/abs/cond-mat/9805145
 Behavioral Science 37, 190-214 (1992)

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