Question 1 A leverage point... is a place in the system where a small change cou

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Question 1

A leverage point...

is a place in the system where a small change could lead to a large shift in behavior.

is not unique to systems thinking and systems analysis.

can be intuitive to find but is more often counterintuitive to identify and use well.

is correctly described by all of the above answers.

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Question 2

Meadows observed that physical systems are not considered leverage points because they are not easily changed once built. Despite this, Meadows said that we can work to leverage the physical system. Which of the answers below is not a way to leverage the existing physical system?

By rebuilding it no matter how much time and money it takes.

By understanding its limitations and bottlenecks.

By using it with maximum efficiency.

By refraining from straining its capacity.

1 points

Question 3

Counterintuitive is the word Meadows used to describe complex systems.

True

False

1 points

Question 4

Why are there so few systems with unchecked reinforcing feedback loops?

Because reinforcing feedback loops cause the system to grow in one direction.

Because reinforcing loops are self-correcting.

Because systems with unchecked reinforcing loops will ultimately self-destruct.

Because reinforcing loops cannot be slowed down once they start.

1 points

Question 5

An Information flow can be described as a:

a new loop that delivers feedback to a place it was not going before.

a parameter adjustment.

an improvement to an existing feedback loop.

a low leverage point.

1 points

Question 6

You can have a better understanding of systems malfunctions by studying ___________ and ____________.

stocks and flows

reinforcing feedback loops and balancing feedback loops

physical systems and missing information flows

rules and who has power over them

1 points

Question 7

The strongest form of system resilience is its ability to:

self-reinforce.

self-organize.

self-correct.

self-reflect.

1 points

Question 8

Whole-system goals are higher leverage points than goals within the system.

True.

False.

1 points

Question 9

Which statement below accurately summarizes Meadows’ description of paradigms?

Paradigms are our stated and continually discussed beliefs about how the world works.

Paradigms are beliefs about the world and are common in/shared by all cultures.

Paradigms are systems-shapers that can change, shift, and transform individuals and systems.

Paradigms are worldviews that are inexpensive and quickly changed, especially on the whole society level.

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Question 10

Transcending paradigms means realizing that paradigms are humans tremendously limited understandings of the world/universe. And, the paradigm that there are paradigms is a paradigm.

True.

False.

is a place in the system where a small change could lead to a large shift in behavior.

is not unique to systems thinking and systems analysis.

can be intuitive to find but is more often counterintuitive to identify and use well.

is correctly described by all of the above answers.

Explanation / Answer

Question 1: A leverage point...

Ans: is a place in the system where a small change could lead to a large shift in behavior.

Question 2: Meadows observed that physical systems are not considered leverage points because they are not easily changed once built. Despite this, Meadows said that we can work to leverage the physical system. Which of the answers below is not a way to leverage the existing physical system?

Ans: By rebuilding it no matter how much time and money it takes

Question 3: Counterintuitive is the word Meadows used to describe complex systems.

Ans: True

Question 4: Why are there so few systems with unchecked reinforcing feedback loops?

Ans: Because reinforcing loops are self-correcting.

Question 5: An Information flow can be described as a:

Ans: a new loop that delivers feedback to a place it was not going before.

Question 6: You can have a better understanding of systems malfunctions by studying ___________ and ____________.

Ans: rules and who has power over them

Question 7: The strongest form of system resilience is its ability to:

Ans: self-organize.

Question 8: Whole-system goals are higher leverage points than goals within the system.

Ans: True

Question 9: Which statement below accurately summarizes Meadows’ description of paradigms?

Ans: Paradigms are our stated and continually discussed beliefs about how the world works.

Question 10

Transcending paradigms means realizing that paradigms are humans tremendously limited understandings of the world/universe. And, the paradigm that there are paradigms is a paradigm.

Ans: True

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