The Dynamic Systems Theory

The Dynamic Systems Theory explains how complex behaviors and skills, like walking or language development, emerge from the interaction of multiple components over time. Rather than viewing these processes as linear or fixed, it sees them as adaptable and evolving, influenced by a person’s biology, environment, and experience. Small changes in one area can lead to significant shifts in others, creating a flexible system that develops in non-linear ways. This perspective helps us understand development as an ongoing, interconnected process where behavior results from dynamic interactions within a system.