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Systems/Functional Theory. ConceptsSystem: a unit that can be distinguished from, and that affects its environmentClosed verses open systemsBoundaries. Systems/Functional Theory. ConceptsEquilibrium/HomeostasisSystem levelsAdaptable Functionality. Systems/Functional Theory. PropositionsSystems tend to resist changeHigher level goals define the priorities among lower level goals and are intrinsically less likely to be revised and abandoned..
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1. Systems/Functional Theory Assumptions
All parts of a system are interconnected
All parts serve a function
Understanding is only possible by viewing the whole
Systems typically are composed of multiple “levels”
A system is affected by its environment and in turn affects its environment
3. Systems/Functional Theory Concepts
System: a unit that can be distinguished from, and that affects its environment
Closed verses open systems
Boundaries
4. Systems/Functional Theory Concepts
Equilibrium/Homeostasis
System levels
Adaptable Functionality
5. Systems/Functional Theory Propositions
Systems tend to resist change
Higher level goals define the priorities among lower level goals and are intrinsically less likely to be revised and abandoned.
