Dynamic Systems Theory
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Developed in context of motor development
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Grew out of mathematical models of how systems interact
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Development emerges from interaction of multiple developing systems
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Systems or components themselves change
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Development is a process of constant change
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Self-organization
According to dynamic systems, new skills and abilities emerge when several developing components organize to produce that skill or ability.
Esther Thelen
- Dynamic systems in motor development
- Influenced by multiple systems (muscles, coordination, motivation, etc.)
A not B error:
- Objects search for hidden object in A location if trained to, but won’t adjust to searching in the B location, defaulting to the A location
- Some permanence, but not complete