25: Nonlinear Dynamic Systems Meta-theories Last updated Save as PDF Page ID9419 Contributed by Ellen A. Skinner, Thomas A. Kindermann, Robert W. Roeser, Cathleen L Smith, Andrew Mashburn & Joel SteelePortland State UniversityPublished by Portland State University Library 25.1: Nonlinear Dynamic Systems Meta-theories25.2: Okay, if there is no design, then what is there?25.3: How does this happen?25.4: What are some examples of “emergence” in psychology?25.5: And do all NLDS approaches agree on how self-organization happens?25.6: Why is “circular causality” so important?25.7: If downward causality doesn't push or pull anything, how does it influence development?25.8: Okay, then how do these four kinds of causes work together?25.9: Why do books and papers on NLDS seem like they are written in an alien language?25.10: What are our “take-home” messages about nonlinear dynamic systems perspectives?