\BOOKMARK [0][-]{chapter*.1}{Abstract}{}
\BOOKMARK [0][-]{section*.2}{Dedication}{}
\BOOKMARK [0][-]{chapter*.3}{Acknowledgments}{}
\BOOKMARK [0][-]{chapter*.4}{Vita}{}
\BOOKMARK [0][-]{chapter*.6}{List of Tables}{}
\BOOKMARK [0][-]{chapter*.7}{List of Figures}{}
\BOOKMARK [0][-]{chapter.1}{Introduction}{}
\BOOKMARK [0][-]{chapter.2}{Model of a Solitary Agent}{}
\BOOKMARK [1][-]{section.2.1}{The Generalized Solitary Agent Model}{chapter.2}
\BOOKMARK [2][-]{subsection.2.1.1}{Model Assumptions}{section.2.1}
\BOOKMARK [2][-]{subsection.2.1.2}{Task-Type Parameters}{section.2.1}
\BOOKMARK [2][-]{subsection.2.1.3}{Actual Processing Gains, Costs, and Times}{section.2.1}
\BOOKMARK [2][-]{subsection.2.1.4}{Important Technical Notes}{section.2.1}
\BOOKMARK [1][-]{section.2.2}{Classical OFT Analysis: Encounter-Based Approach}{chapter.2}
\BOOKMARK [2][-]{subsection.2.2.1}{Processes Generated from Merged Encounters}{section.2.2}
\BOOKMARK [2][-]{subsection.2.2.2}{Markov Renewal Process}{section.2.2}
\BOOKMARK [2][-]{subsection.2.2.3}{Markov Renewal-Reward Processes}{section.2.2}
\BOOKMARK [2][-]{subsection.2.2.4}{Reward Process Statistics}{section.2.2}
\BOOKMARK [1][-]{section.2.3}{Finite Lifetime Analysis: Processing-Based Approach}{chapter.2}
\BOOKMARK [2][-]{subsection.2.3.1}{Poisson Encounters of Processed Tasks of One Type}{section.2.3}
\BOOKMARK [2][-]{subsection.2.3.2}{Process-Only Markov Renewal Process}{section.2.3}
\BOOKMARK [1][-]{section.2.4}{Relationship Between Analysis Approaches}{chapter.2}
\BOOKMARK [1][-]{section.2.5}{Weaknesses of the Model}{chapter.2}
\BOOKMARK [0][-]{chapter.3}{Statistical Optimization Objectives for Solitary Behavior}{}
\BOOKMARK [1][-]{section.3.1}{Objective Function Structure}{chapter.3}
\BOOKMARK [2][-]{subsection.3.1.1}{Statistics of Interest}{section.3.1}
\BOOKMARK [2][-]{subsection.3.1.2}{Optimization Constraints}{section.3.1}
\BOOKMARK [2][-]{subsection.3.1.3}{Impact of Function Choice on Optimal Behaviors}{section.3.1}
\BOOKMARK [1][-]{section.3.2}{Classical OFT Approach to Optimization}{chapter.3}
\BOOKMARK [2][-]{subsection.3.2.1}{Maximization of Long-Term Rate of Net Gain}{section.3.2}
\BOOKMARK [2][-]{subsection.3.2.2}{Minimization of Net Gain Shortfall}{section.3.2}
\BOOKMARK [2][-]{subsection.3.2.3}{Criticisms of the OFT Approach}{section.3.2}
\BOOKMARK [1][-]{section.3.3}{Generalized Optimization of Solitary Agent Behavior}{chapter.3}
\BOOKMARK [2][-]{subsection.3.3.1}{Finite Task Processing}{section.3.3}
\BOOKMARK [2][-]{subsection.3.3.2}{Tradeoffs as Ratios}{section.3.3}
\BOOKMARK [2][-]{subsection.3.3.3}{Generalized Pareto Tradeoffs}{section.3.3}
\BOOKMARK [2][-]{subsection.3.3.4}{Constraints}{section.3.3}
\BOOKMARK [1][-]{section.3.4}{Future Directions Inspired by PMPT}{chapter.3}
\BOOKMARK [2][-]{subsection.3.4.1}{Lower Partial Moments}{section.3.4}
\BOOKMARK [2][-]{subsection.3.4.2}{Stochastic Dominance}{section.3.4}
\BOOKMARK [0][-]{chapter.4}{Finite-Lifetime Optimization Results}{}
\BOOKMARK [1][-]{section.4.1}{Optimization of a Rational Objective Function}{chapter.4}
\BOOKMARK [2][-]{subsection.4.1.1}{The Generalized Problem}{section.4.1}
\BOOKMARK [2][-]{subsection.4.1.2}{The Optimization Procedure}{section.4.1}
\BOOKMARK [2][-]{subsection.4.1.3}{Solutions to Special Cases}{section.4.1}
\BOOKMARK [1][-]{section.4.2}{Optimization of Specific Objective Functions}{chapter.4}
\BOOKMARK [2][-]{subsection.4.2.1}{Maximization of Rate of Excess Net Point Gain}{section.4.2}
\BOOKMARK [2][-]{subsection.4.2.2}{Maximization of Discounted Net Gain}{section.4.2}
\BOOKMARK [2][-]{subsection.4.2.3}{Maximization of Rate of Excess Efficiency}{section.4.2}
\BOOKMARK [0][-]{chapter.5}{Conclusion}{}
\BOOKMARK [1][-]{section.5.1}{Contributions to Engineering}{chapter.5}
\BOOKMARK [1][-]{section.5.2}{Contributions to Biology}{chapter.5}
\BOOKMARK [1][-]{section.5.3}{Future Directions}{chapter.5}
\BOOKMARK [1][-]{section.5.4}{The Value of Collaboration}{chapter.5}
\BOOKMARK [0][-]{appendix.A}{Limits of Markov Renewal Processes}{}
\BOOKMARK [0][-]{section*.58}{Bibliography}{}
\BOOKMARK [0][-]{appendix*.61}{List of Acronyms}{}
\BOOKMARK [0][-]{appendix*.63}{List of Terms}{}
\BOOKMARK [0][-]{appendix*.65}{List of Symbols}{}
\BOOKMARK [0][-]{section*.67}{Index}{}
\BOOKMARK [0][-]{section*.69}{People}{}