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... behaviour . 1 Two such models we have already mentioned . One is equifinal eity , the tendency towards a characteristic final state from different initial states and in different ways , based upon dynamic inter- action in an open system ...
... behaviour . 1 Two such models we have already mentioned . One is equifinal eity , the tendency towards a characteristic final state from different initial states and in different ways , based upon dynamic inter- action in an open system ...
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... behaviour after the model of rat behaviour ) , to existentialism , for which the human situation is beyond scientific understanding . The variety of con- ceptions and approaches would be quite healthy , were it not for one disturbing ...
... behaviour after the model of rat behaviour ) , to existentialism , for which the human situation is beyond scientific understanding . The variety of con- ceptions and approaches would be quite healthy , were it not for one disturbing ...
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... Behaviour , animal and human , is considered to be response to stimuli coming from outside . In part , stimulus- response is based upon inherited neural mechanisms , as in re- flexes and instinctive behaviour . The more important part ...
... Behaviour , animal and human , is considered to be response to stimuli coming from outside . In part , stimulus- response is based upon inherited neural mechanisms , as in re- flexes and instinctive behaviour . The more important part ...
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Introduction | 1 |
The Meaning of General System Theory | 29 |
Limitations | 38 |
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