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Chaos, self-organization, and psychology.

Barton, Scott·1994·American Psychologist
DOI 10.1037/0003-066x.49.1.5
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A variety of investigators in recent years have proposed models of psychological systems based on the concepts of chaos, nonlinear dynamics, and self-organization. Unfortunately, psychologists in general have little understanding of these important ideas. These terms are defined, and their relationships are discussed. The value of applying these concepts to psychological systems is demonstrated by exploring their utility in areas ranging from neuroscience to clinical psychology. Some of the difficulties in using nonlinear concepts and methodologies in empirical investigations are also discussed.

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Authors
Barton, S.
Affiliations
Ralph H. Johnson VA Medical Center (US)
Corresponding author
Barton, Scott
Venue
American Psychologist
Publisher
American Psychological Association (APA)
Published
1994
Volume
49
Issue
1
Pages
5-14
ISSN
  • 0003-066X (ISSN-L)
  • 1935-990X
DOI
10.1037/0003-066x.49.1.5
OpenAlex
W1992788167
Cited by
309
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FWCI
26.31
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
Locations
  • American Psychologist (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
Topics
  • Social Sciences › Education › Chaos, Complexity, and Education
  • Physical Sciences › Physics and Astronomy › Statistical and Nonlinear Physics › Complex Systems and Dynamics
  • Life Sciences › Neuroscience › Cognitive Neuroscience › Embodied and Extended Cognition
Keywords
chaos theory, self-organization, nonlinear dynamics, psychological systems, clinical psychology
MeSH terms
Animals, Arousal, Attention, Brain, Electroencephalography, Humans, Synaptic Transmission, Psychophysiology, Nonlinear Dynamics

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