Table 2 Overview of states properties used in the model
From: Agent-based modelling as a research tool for criminological research
Formal state property | Description |
|---|---|
observe(number_of_bystanders(n)) | The agent observes n bystanders |
observe(no_intervention_by_others) | The agent observes that the other bystanders do not intervene |
observe(a) | The agent observes that action a is performed |
belief(costs_intervention(n)) | The agent believes that the costs of intervention are n |
belief(others_observe_me(n)) | The agent believes that n others observe him |
belief(intervention_will_be_evaluated_negatively) | The agent believes that intervention will be evaluated negatively |
belief(audience_inhibition(n)) | The agent believes there is an audience inhibition (i.e. risk of misinterpretation) of level n |
belief(personal_responsibility) | The agent believes he is personally responsible for intervention |
belief(has_seriousness(a,x1)) | The agent believes that action a has a seriousness of level x1 |
belief(seriousness,x2) | The agent believes that the current situation has a seriousness of level x2 |
belief(norm,y) | The agent believes his personal norm for seriousness has level y |
belief(emergency) | The agent believes there is an emergency situation |
belief(capable(i)) | The agent believes he is capable of intervention |
belief(resources(i)) | The agent believes he has the resources for intervention |
belief(opportunity(i)) | The agent believes there is an opportunity for intervention |
desire(i) | The agent has the desire to intervene |
intention(i) | The agent has the intention to intervene |
perform(i) | The agent performs an intervention |