Term ID: T1930

General Systems Theory

/general-systems-theory/
A theoretical framework emphasizing interactions and relationships within complex systems, applied to understanding families, organizations, and psychological processes as interconnected wholes.
Example: Understanding mental health symptoms as emerging from interactions between biological, psychological, and social systems rather than single causes or isolated factors.

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Reference: von Bertalanffy (1968)