General Systems Theory Flashcards
Who found the general systems theory
Karl Bertalanffy
a general science of wholeness
General systems theory
Some systems support other systems maintaining the other systems to prevent failure
Assumptions
An entity made up of interrelated, interdependent parts
System
Barriers that define a system and distinguish it from other systems in an environment
Boundaries
The tendency of a system to be resilient with respect to external disruption and to maintaing its key characteristics
Homeostatis
The tendency of a system to make the internal changes to protect itself and keep fulfilling its purpose
Adaptation
The process by which system self-correct based on reactions form other systems in the environment
Feedback Loop
Circular or cyclical interactions that systems engage in such that they influence one another
Reciprocal Transactions
Rate of energy transfer between a system and its environment over time
Throughtout
System closest to the client
Microsystem:
Relationships among systems in an environment
Mesosystem
A relationship between two systems that has an indirect effort on a third system
Exosystem
A Larger system that influences clients, such as policies, administration of entitlement programs and culture
Macrosystem
A system composed of significant life events affecting adaptation
Chronosystem
