3: system Flashcards
ability of a syst to achieve a goal via different route
equifinality
distinct (-) fdbk vs (+) fdbk
(-) fdbk discourage change, resotre equilibrium
(+) fdbk changes the pattern
how is adaptability of a syst positively and negatively related? give an e.g for each
(+)ly rel. to the amnt & variety of resourve available; must be flexxible to change to enviro
e.g baby grow up
(-)ly rel. to conflict & tension
e.g no grocery when parent fight
all _____ can be viewed as a web of dynamic, complex. rel among elements
have a common __ ___ )___
describe sthe phenomena, bt doesnt ___
=> human syste is __ __ ___; distict us from other
phenomea
thoughts,patterns behaviorus
predict
self-reflective, selfaware, self-monotoring
GENERAL SYST THEORY
a collection of parts that function as a whole
SYSTEM
how is system organized?
org around a purpose & affect e/o
separate from tis environ and affect the enviro
how is system thinking different ?
omving from bioloty to ecology (species -> ecosyst)
is contextual thinking
evolved from interdiscip dialogue in 1920s & 30s
think in terms of rel. qualitiative approach
reflect repeated patterns in family syst; can be explicit or implicit
rules (explicit= known ot others, implicit = dvlop over time)
hierarchy
family system < neighborhood supersystem < community supersyst
various subsyt have differing pwoer lvl within family syst
whole is greater than its sum
nonsummativity
how is change and goal enforce in family system?
syst resist change to maintain a predictable order
- regoranize themselves & adopt patterns from into from inputs
family ssyt strive to meet goals!
change over time as members grow & change
doesnt always coincide with ind’s goal
what are interdepent parts, inputs & outputs in family ssytem ?
interdependent parts:
a change in 1 memebr affect all
cause to prblems are complex; look holistically & wth context
info imported/exported to input-> transformed into outputs
food -> garbage
what is the ecological approach to family health?
hint: health giver, ind behaviour, family
as family is the oldest & most basic unit of society, it’s trad the ifrst and among most impt for health givers
the centre of an interconnected social syst
=? effective entry point for health promotion
Ind behaviour are shapred & reinforced by interactions @ multiple lvl
family receive interpret health mmsg to its members & mbers resemble e/o in health
=> effective entry point for health promotion
microsystem
settings where day to day activities and interactipns occur school
factors such as program, policies, quality of healthcare that affect communities, institution
exosystem
