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The self-organization of human psychological functioning.

M L Kaplan, N R Kaplan

    Behavioral Science
    |July 1, 1991
    PubMed
    Summary

    This study contrasts traditional psychological functioning models with self-organizing systems. It proposes a new theory where psychological functioning emerges from continuous organizational processes, not fixed structures.

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    Area of Science:

    • Psychology
    • Systems Theory
    • Cognitive Science

    Background:

    • Traditional psychological models assume distinct structure and function.
    • Linear frameworks imply stability derives from structure and environment influences it.
    • This perspective limits understanding of dynamic psychological processes.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To contrast traditional psychological functioning models with self-organizing principles.
    • To propose a new theory of human psychological functioning based on self-organization.
    • To explore how attentional and experiential functioning evolve within self-organizing systems.

    Main Methods:

    • Conceptual analysis of traditional vs. self-organizing perspectives.
    • Examination of Prigogine's and Maturana's work on self-organization.
    • Application of self-organization principles to psychological functioning.

    Main Results:

    • Self-organization posits structure and functioning are interdependent organizational processes.
    • Stability arises from ongoing functioning, not antecedent structures.
    • Psychological functioning is a continuous, unitary process, not dictated by external events.
    • Attentional and experiential functioning evolve through organizational continuity and coherence.

    Conclusions:

    • Human psychological functioning can be understood as a self-organizing system.
    • This perspective offers a dynamic alternative to traditional linear models.
    • Recognizing and identifying functioning secures its organizational coherence.

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