Synthetic psychological environment
Encyclopedia
In a synthetic environment
, Synthetic Psychological Environment (SPE) (or rules of behavior) refers to the representation (i.e. modeling
) of influences to individuals and groups as a result of culture
(e.g. demography
, law
, religion
)).
Synthetic environment
Synthetic environment refers to simulations on the internet that represent activities at a high level of realism, from simulations of theaters of war to factories and manufacturing processes...
, Synthetic Psychological Environment (SPE) (or rules of behavior) refers to the representation (i.e. modeling
Observational learning
Observational learning is a type of learning that occurs as a function of observing, retaining and replicating novel behavior executed by others...
) of influences to individuals and groups as a result of culture
Culture
Culture is a term that has many different inter-related meanings. For example, in 1952, Alfred Kroeber and Clyde Kluckhohn compiled a list of 164 definitions of "culture" in Culture: A Critical Review of Concepts and Definitions...
(e.g. demography
Demography
Demography is the statistical study of human population. It can be a very general science that can be applied to any kind of dynamic human population, that is, one that changes over time or space...
, law
Law
Law is a system of rules and guidelines which are enforced through social institutions to govern behavior, wherever possible. It shapes politics, economics and society in numerous ways and serves as a social mediator of relations between people. Contract law regulates everything from buying a bus...
, religion
Religion
Religion is a collection of cultural systems, belief systems, and worldviews that establishes symbols that relate humanity to spirituality and, sometimes, to moral values. Many religions have narratives, symbols, traditions and sacred histories that are intended to give meaning to life or to...
)).
Synonyms
SPE is known by many names including:- Cultural factors
- Cultural modeling
- Human TerrainHuman Terrain SystemThe Human Terrain System is a United States Army program utilizing experts from social science disciplines such as anthropology, sociology, political science, regional studies and lingustics to provide military commanders and staff with an understanding of the local population...
- Non-kinetic Effects
- Political, Military, Economic, Social, Information, and Infrastructure (PMESII)
Models
A few models that represent aspects of SPE are:- Joint Non-Kinetic Effects Model (JNEM)
- Simulation of Cultural Identities for Prediction of Reactions (SCIPR)
- Minerva Model (i.e. from Minerva Project)
- Integrated Gaming System (IGS)
- Synthetic Environment for Analysis and SimulationsSynthetic Environment for Analysis and SimulationsPurdue University's Synthetic Environment for Analysis and Simulations, or , is currently being used by Homeland Security and the US Defense Department to simulate crises on the US mainland...
(SEAS)
See also
- Glossary of military modeling and simulationGlossary of military modeling and simulationThe DoD Modeling and Simulation Glossary , was originally created in 1998. Currently the glossary is in the process of being updated to include up to date information. The update to the glossary does not change the main objective to provide a uniform language for use by the M&S community...
- Human Terrain SystemHuman Terrain SystemThe Human Terrain System is a United States Army program utilizing experts from social science disciplines such as anthropology, sociology, political science, regional studies and lingustics to provide military commanders and staff with an understanding of the local population...
- Human Terrain Team
- Modeling and simulationModeling and simulationModeling and simulation is the use of models, including emulators, prototypes, simulators, and stimulators, either statically or over time, to develop data as a basis for making managerial or technical decisions. The terms "modeling" and "simulation" are often used interchangeably.The use of...