Discussion
• Read the article, General systems theory: Its past and potential. Pay particular attention to how von Bertalanffy's general system theory originated and evolved and how the author of the article characterizes the terms, "systems," "structures," and "relations."
• Review Bronfenbrenner's Ecological Model, located in this week's learning resources. Focus on the meaning and interrelationships among the microsystem, exosystem, and macrosystem from a child's perspective. Consider how these systems would be generalized to apply to an adult.
• Using Bronfenbrenner's model, identify two out of three systems (microsystem, exosystem, macrosystem) and their settings (school, work, family gatherings, neighborhood, country, etc.). Think about how demands and expectations in one setting might impact your ability to meet demands and expectations in another setting.
Post a response to the following:
Identify the two systems you chose and describe settings within each system that influence your life and behavior/activity. Then explain how demands and expectations in one setting could impact the ability to meet demands and expectations in another setting. Be specific.
Article: General Systems Theory: Its Past and Potential by Peter Caws.
The response should include a reference list. Double-space, using Times New Roman 12 pnt font, one-inch margins, and APA style of writing and citations.