The theory that describes the way our life is ordered and emphasizes that it is based on the principles of emergence more so than any other variables is:
A. Complexity theory
B. Cognitive theory
C. Developmental theory
D. Transformation theory
ANS: A
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A Correct because this explanation is com-plexity theory.
B Incorrect because cognitive theory is based on cognitive development not emergence.
C Incorrect because emergence principles are not related to developmental theory.
D Incorrect because transformation theory is not based on principles of emergence.
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