@article{ref1,
title="Combining rational and biological factors in virtual agent decision making",
journal="Applied intelligence (Dordrecht, Netherlands)",
year="2011",
author="Bosse, Tibor and Gerritsen, Charlotte and Treur, Jan",
volume="34",
number="1",
pages="87-101",
abstract="To enhance believability of virtual agents, this paper presents an agent-based modelling approach for decision making, which integrates rational reasoning based on means-end analysis with personal psychological and biological aspects. The agent model developed is a combination of a BDI-model and a utility-based decision model in the context of specific desires and beliefs. The approach is illustrated by addressing the behaviour of violent criminals, thereby creating a model for virtual criminals. Within a number of simulation experiments, the model has been tested in the context of a street robbery scenario. In addition, a user study has been performed, which confirms the fact that the model enhances believability of virtual agents.  2009 The Author(s).<p />",
language="",
issn="0924-669X",
doi="10.1007/s10489-009-0182-y",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10489-009-0182-y"
}