Dorothy E. Johnson: Theory of Behavioral System Model

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defined as a stabilized but more or less transitory, resting state in which
the individual is in harmony with himself & his environment

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Equilibruim

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– state of being stretched or strained
- Can be viewed as an end-product of a disturbance in equilibrium

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Tension

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internal & external stimuli that produce tension & result in a degree of instability

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Stressor

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encompasses the patterned, repetitive, and purposeful ways of behaving.
- a person tries to achieve stability & balance reflects adjustments and adaptations

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Behavioral System

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specialized tasks have its own particular function and goal
- continues to change through maturation, experience and learning.

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subsystem

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proposed that the client is a behavioral system, organized into seven subsystems of behavior

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Johnson’s Behavioral Subsystems

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• social inclusion intimacy, formation and attachment of a strong social bond, provides survival & security subsystem

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Attachment or affiliative subsystem

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“Approval, attention or recognition and physical assistance”, calls for a nurturing response type of subsystem.

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Dependency subsystem

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“When, how, what, how much & under what conditions we eat.” manners & behaviors during social gatherings.

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Ingestive subsystem

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“when how & under what conditions we eliminate”, pattern remains different from culture to culture.”

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Eliminative subsystem

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Behavior is affected by both biological and social factors, the function is procreation and gratification subsystem

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Sexual subsystem

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Relates to the behaviors concerned with protection & self-preservation, generates defensive response from the individual when life or territory is being threatened subsystem

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Aggressive subsystem

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” Provokes behavior that attempt to control the environment (intellectual, physical, creative, mechanical and social skills achievement), refers to standard of excellence subsystem.

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Achievement subsystem

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concerned with rest, sleep, comfort/ freedom from pain

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Restorative subsystem

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• a behavioral system comprised of subsystem constantly trying to maintain a steady state

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Person

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• relates to the environment on which the individual exists; the individual’s behavior is influenced by the events in the environment

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Environment

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• is a purposeful, adaptive response, physically, mentally, emotionally, and socially to internal and external stimuli in order to maintain stability and comfort.

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Health

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• primary goal to foster equilibrium within the individual especially when illness occurs

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Nursing

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The role of nurse in Johnson’s Behavioral Subsystems

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The Nurse must assist the client to return to a state of equilibrium.