In our model, an agent's goals are reasoned about qualitatively. Goals can vary in importance, using ordinal values. In the example above, VOTE reasons that Udall has goals of supporting the Constitution and freedom of speech. Interpersonal relationships . An agent is not isolated.
Agents have relationships with other agents, through which goals are adopted.
A decision maker incorporates the goals of others into the choice process. In the example, Udall has a positive relationship with the Democratic party, which has the goal of banning flag burning. This adopted goal creates a conflict. Case-based reasoning . Agents learn from experience.