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One of the most profound insights of the dynamic systems
perspective is that new structures resulting from the developmental
process do not need to be planned in advance, nor is it necessary
to have these structures represented in genetic or neurological
templates prior to their emergence. Rather, new structures can
emerge as components of the individual and the environment
self-organize; that is, as they mutually constrain each other's
actions, new patterns and structures may arise. This theoretical
possibility brings into developmental theory the important concept
of indeterminism--the possibility that developmental outcomes may
not be predictable in any simple linear causal way from their
antecedents.
This is the first book to take a critical and serious look at the
role of indeterminism in psychological and behavioral development.
* What is the source of this indeterminism?
* What is its role in developmental change?
* Is it merely the result of incomplete observational data or
error in measurement?
It reviews the concepts of indeterminism and determinism in their
historical, philosophical, and theoretical
perspectives--particularly in relation to dynamic systems
thinking--and applies these general ideas to systems of nonverbal
communication. Stressing the indeterminacy inherent to symbols and
meaning making in social systems, several chapters address the
issue of indeterminism from metaphorical, modeling, and narrative
perspectives. Others discuss those indeterministic processes within
the individual related to emotional, social, and cognitive
development.
Just as each person develops from infancy to adulthood, all
interpersonal relationships have a life history that encompasses
the changes in how people communicate with each other. This book is
about how a relationship transforms itself from one pattern of
communication to another. The authors present a unique research
method called 'relational-historical research', based on advances
in dynamic systems theory in developmental psychology, and
qualitative methods in life history research. It rests on three
premises: that the developing relationship (not the individual) is
the unit of analysis; that change emerges from, but is not entirely
constrained by, the patterns of the past; and that the
developmental process is best revealed by making frequent
observations within a particular case before, during, and after a
key developmental transition. Looking specifically at the
mother-infant relationship, this is a compelling piece of research
that will appeal to an international audience of intellectuals and
practitioners.
When we are first born, before we can speak or use language to
express ourselves, we use our physical sensations, our "body
sense," to guide us toward what makes us feel safe and fulfilled
and away from what makes us feel bad. As we develop into adults, it
becomes easy to lose touch with these crucial mind-body
communication channels, but they are essential to our ability to
navigate social interactions and deal with psychological stress,
physical injury, and trauma. Combining a ground-up explanation of
the anatomical and neurological sources of embodied self-awareness
with practical exercises in touch and movement, Body Sense provides
therapists and their clients with the tools to attain mind-body
equilibrium and cultivate healthy body sense throughout their
lives.
One of the most profound insights of the dynamic systems
perspective is that new structures resulting from the developmental
process do not need to be planned in advance, nor is it necessary
to have these structures represented in genetic or neurological
templates prior to their emergence. Rather, new structures can
emerge as components of the individual and the environment
self-organize; that is, as they mutually constrain each other's
actions, new patterns and structures may arise. This theoretical
possibility brings into developmental theory the important concept
of indeterminism--the possibility that developmental outcomes may
not be predictable in any simple linear causal way from their
antecedents.
This is the first book to take a critical and serious look at the
role of indeterminism in psychological and behavioral development.
* What is the source of this indeterminism?
* What is its role in developmental change?
* Is it merely the result of incomplete observational data or
error in measurement?
It reviews the concepts of indeterminism and determinism in their
historical, philosophical, and theoretical
perspectives--particularly in relation to dynamic systems
thinking--and applies these general ideas to systems of nonverbal
communication. Stressing the indeterminacy inherent to symbols and
meaning making in social systems, several chapters address the
issue of indeterminism from metaphorical, modeling, and narrative
perspectives. Others discuss those indeterministic processes within
the individual related to emotional, social, and cognitive
development.
How do human beings develop and function in relation to the human
and natural world? The science of dynamic systems focuses on
connections and relationships between people rather than on
individual actions alone. This 2007 collection of engaging,
non-technical essays, written by dynamic systems scientists in
psychology, biology, anthropology, education, and sociology,
challenges us to consider novel ways to enhance human development
worldwide in the face of poverty, violence, neglect, disease and
crises in our families. Focusing specifically on how to think about
interventions and policies that will benefit human development from
a systems perspective, this book brings research into the realm of
application and policy. The authors use real-life examples to
propose changes in clinical, educational and policy-making
practices that will be of interest to professionals and
practitioners alike.
Just as each person develops from infancy to adulthood, all
interpersonal relationships have a life history that encompasses
the changes in how people communicate with each other. This book is
about how a relationship transforms itself from one pattern of
communication to another. The authors present a unique research
method called 'relational-historical research', based on advances
in dynamic systems theory in developmental psychology, and
qualitative methods in life history research. It rests on three
premises: that the developing relationship (not the individual) is
the unit of analysis; that change emerges from, but is not entirely
constrained by, the patterns of the past; and that the
developmental process is best revealed by making frequent
observations within a particular case before, during, and after a
key developmental transition. Looking specifically at the mother
infant relationship, this is a compelling piece of research that
will appeal to an international audience of intellectuals and
practitioners.
How do human beings develop and function in relation to the human
and natural world? The science of dynamic systems focuses on
connections and relationships between people rather than on
individual actions alone. This 2007 collection of engaging,
non-technical essays, written by dynamic systems scientists in
psychology, biology, anthropology, education, and sociology,
challenges us to consider novel ways to enhance human development
worldwide in the face of poverty, violence, neglect, disease and
crises in our families. Focusing specifically on how to think about
interventions and policies that will benefit human development from
a systems perspective, this book brings research into the realm of
application and policy. The authors use real-life examples to
propose changes in clinical, educational and policy-making
practices that will be of interest to professionals and
practitioners alike.
This accessible book explains how individuals develop through their
relationships with others. Alan Fogel demonstrates that human
development is driven by a social dynamic process called
co-regulation--the creative interaction of individuals to achieve a
common goal. He focuses on communication--between adults, between
parents and children, among non-human animals, and even among cells
and genes--to create an original model of human development.
Fogel explores the origins of communication, personal identity, and
cultural participation and argues that from birth communication,
self, and culture are inseparable. He shows that the ability to
participate as a human being in the world does not come about only
with the acquisition of language, as many scholars have thought,
but begins during an infant's earliest nonverbal period. According
to Fogel, the human mind and sense of self start to develop at
birth through communication and relationships between individuals.
Fogel weaves together theory and research from a variety of
disciplines, including psychology, biology, linguistics,
philosophy, anthropology, and cognitive science. He rejects the
objectivist perspective on development in favor of a relational
perspective: to treat the mind as an objective, mechanical thing,
Fogel contends, is to ignore the interactive character of thinking.
He argues that the life of the mind is a dialogue between imagined
points of view, like a dialogue between two different people, and
he uses this view to explain his relational theory of human
development.
"Developing through Relationships" makes a substantial contribution
not only to developmental psychology but also to the fields of
communication, cognitive science, linguistics, and biology.
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