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Emergence and human conduct.

B N Meltzer1, J G Manis

  • 1Department of Sociology, Anthropology, and Social Work Central Michigan University, Mount Pleasant 48859.

The Journal of Psychology
|July 1, 1992
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Human behavior constantly exhibits emergence, creating novel and unpredictable actions. Understanding these emergent events is crucial for redefining the scope of social sciences.

Area of Science:

  • Psychology
  • Social Sciences
  • Human Behavior Studies

Background:

  • Emergence, characterized by novel and unpredictable human behavior, is fundamental to individual and collective human experience.
  • Understanding the ubiquitous nature and manifestations of emergent events is essential.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze the personal and interpersonal processes underlying emergent events.
  • To explore the implications of emergence for psychology and social sciences.
  • To consider a redefinition of social science goals and scope due to the presence of emergence.

Main Methods:

  • Qualitative analysis of emergent events.
  • Examination of personal and interpersonal psychological processes.
  • Literature review on emergence in social sciences.

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Main Results:

  • Emergent events are a pervasive aspect of human conduct.
  • Specific personal and interpersonal dynamics contribute to the occurrence of emergence.
  • Emergence has significant implications for understanding human behavior.

Conclusions:

  • The pervasive nature of emergence necessitates a re-evaluation of the objectives and boundaries of social science.
  • A deeper understanding of emergence can enhance psychological and social scientific theories.