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  2. Equifinality - Wikipedia

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    Equifinality is the principle that in open systems a given end state can be reached by many potential means. The term and concept is due to the German Hans Driesch, the developmental biologist, later applied by the Austrian Ludwig von Bertalanffy, the founder of general systems theory, and by William T. Powers, the founder of perceptual control theory.

  3. Open system (systems theory) - Wikipedia

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    In the social sciences an open system is a process that exchanges material, energy, people, capital and information with its environment. French/Greek philosopher Kostas Axelos argued that seeing the "world system" as inherently open (though unified) would solve many of the problems in the social sciences, including that of praxis (the relation of knowledge to practice), so that various social ...

  4. Systems theory in anthropology - Wikipedia

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    The open systems are systems that allow interactions between its internal elements and the environment. An open system is defined as a "system in exchange of matter with its environment, presenting import and export, building-up and breaking-down of its material components." [4] For example, living organism. Closed systems, on the other hand ...

  5. System - Wikipedia

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    Systems can be isolated, closed, or open. A system is a group of interacting or interrelated elements that act according to a set of rules to form a unified whole. [1] A system, surrounded and influenced by its environment, is described by its boundaries, structure and purpose and is expressed in its functioning.

  6. Living systems - Wikipedia

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    A presentation on information flow in living systems. Living systems are life forms (or, more colloquially known as living things) treated as a system. They are said to be open self-organizing and said to interact with their environment. These systems are maintained by flows of information, energy and matter. Multiple theories of living systems ...

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    Broths are rich with amino acids, minerals, and inflammatory properties that may stimulate the immune system, helping to clear out your congestion. Eat certain foods

  8. Dual process theory - Wikipedia

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    It doesn't involve prior knowledge and beliefs but it is still seen as a System 1 heuristic that competes with the logical System 2. [49] Example of the Wason selection task. The Wason selection task provides evidence for the matching bias. [15] The test is designed as a measure of a person's logical thinking ability. [50]

  9. Man United secures stunning late 2-1 comeback win against Man ...

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    Chelsea, in second, closed the gap on Liverpool to two points after a 2-1 win against Brentford. It’s now seven straight wins in all competitions for Enzo Maresca’s team, which is unbeaten in 10.