General Systems Theory emphasizes that:

• A. The environment completely determines the person
• B. Many components comprising a whole
• C. Change in one part does not affect others
• D. Individuals are independent of their environment

Answer: (B)

General Systems Theory emphasizes that a system is made up of many interconnected parts that together form a whole; the parts influence each other and the overall behavior can’t be understood by looking at components in isolation. This interdependence means changes in one part ripple through the entire system. That idea is why the statement about many components comprising a whole best fits. The other ideas imply either that the environment alone determines the person, that changes in one part don’t affect others, or that individuals operate independently of their surroundings—all of which overlook the reciprocal, integrated nature of systems.