Dorothy Johnson - 7 Behavioral Subsystems

Question 1

The ____________ is probably the most critical because it forms the
basis for all social organization.
On a general level, it provides survival and security.
Its consequences are social inclusion, intimacy, and formation and maintenance of a
strong social bond.

Answer 1

Attachment-Affiliative Subsystem

Question 2

In the broadest sense, the ___________ promotes helping behavior that calls for
a nurturing response.
Its consequences are approval, attention or recognition, and physical assistance.
Developmentally, dependency behavior evolves from almost total dependence on others
to a greater degree of dependence on self.
A certain amount of interdependence is essential for the survival of social groups.

Answer 2

Dependency Subsystem

Question 3

The _________ should not be seen as the input
and output mechanisms of the system.
All subsystems are distinct subsystems with their own input and output
mechanisms.
The ________ “has to do with when, how, what, how much,
and under what conditions we eat”.
“It serves the broad function of appetitive satisfaction”.
This behavior is associated with social, psychological, and
biological considerations.

Answer 3

Ingestive Subsystem

Question 4

The _____________ addresses “when, how, and under what conditions
we eliminate”.
As with the ingestive subsystem, the social and psychological factors are
viewed as influencing the biological aspects of this subsystem and may be, at
times, in conflict with the ________

Answer 4

Eliminative Subsystem

Question 5

The ______ subsystem has the dual functions of procreation and gratification.
Including, but not limited to, courting and mating, this response system begins with the
development of gender role identity and includes the broad range of sex-role behaviors.

Answer 5

Sexual Subsystem

Question 6

The ________ subsystem attempts to manipulate the
environment.
Its function is control or mastery of an aspect of self or
environment to some standard of excellence.
Areas of achievement behavior include intellectual, physical,
creative, mechanical, and social skills.

Answer 6

Achievement Subsystem

Question 7

The _________ subsystem’s function is protection and preservation.
Society demands that limits be placed on modes of self-protection and that people and
their property be respected and protected.

Answer 7

Aggressive-Protective Subsystem