ABSTRACT

Originally published in 1987, the purpose of this title was to develop a conceptual framework for understanding individual humans as complex, functional entities. It was felt that a sound developmental theory of human personality and behaviour would help synthesize existing scientific and clinical information into a coherent representation of a person as a functional unit, guide future research, and facilitate the work of the health and human services professions. The volume is aimed at a multidisciplinary-multiprofessional audience.

part I|2 pages

The Conceptual Framework

part II|2 pages

Human Personality and the Content and Organization of Behavior

chapter 10|30 pages

The Directive Function

Intentions and Personal Goals

chapter 11|40 pages

Control Functions

Problem Solving and Behavior Organization

chapter 12|40 pages

Regulatory Functions

Biochemical, Affective, and Cognitive

chapter 14|42 pages

Transactional Functions

Organization of Actions

chapter 15|24 pages

Transactional Functions

Communication

chapter |8 pages

Epilogue

Social Implications of the Living Systems Framework