This paper deals with an introduction to computing anticipatory systems starting with Robert Rosen's definition of anticipatory systems. Firstly, the internalist and externalist aspects of anticipation will be explained at an intuitive point of view. Secondly, the concepts of incursion and hyperincursion are proposed to model anticipatory systems. Thirdly, a simple example of a computing antici...

The relationship between hopelessness and depression in predicting suicide-related outcomes varies based on the anticipation of positive versus negative events. In this prospective study of adolescents at elevated risk for suicide, we used two Beck Hopelessness Scale subscales to assess the impact of positive and negative expectations in predicting depression, suicidal ideation, and suicidal be...

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Adolescence is the time of peak onset for many anxiety disorders, particularly Social Anxiety Disorder. Research using simulated social interactions consistently finds differential activation in several brain regions in anxious (vs non-anxious) youth, including amygdala, striatum and medial prefrontal cortex. However, few studies examined the anticipation of peer interactions, a key component i...