Adaptive Relational Zoning: a CAS Framework for Modelling Strategic Social Interaction

Where:

Rij(t)R_{ij}(t): Total relational score between agent ii and jj
wkw_k: Assigned weight for each variable kk
Vk,ij(t)V_{k,ij}(t): Value of variable kk at time tt
CC: Initial constant (baseline trust disposition)

2. Case 1: Emerging Trust in a Workplace Collaboration

Scenario: Two colleagues, Alice (i) and Ben (j), begin working on a joint project. Initial impression is slightly favorable. Emotional reciprocity and trust consistency are rising due to recent collaboration.

Variable VkV_k

Value Vk,ij(t)V_{k,ij}(t)

Weight wkw_k

Contribution

Trust Consistency (TcT_c)

0.7

0.30