General Systems Theory Is Considered by the Authors To

question 43

Multiple Choice

General systems theory is considered by the authors to:

• A)be interchangeable with cybernetic theory
• B)provide the underpinning for much of family therapy theory.
• C)be too narrow a concept because of its specific references to feedback mechanisms.
• D)arise from research at the Mental Research Institute.

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