Johnson's Behavioral system model is a model of nursing care that advocates the fostering of

efficient and effective behavioral functioning in the patient to prevent illness. The patient is defined as a
behavioral system composed of 7 behavioral subsystems. Attachment, Achievement, Aggressive,
Dependence, Sexual, Ingestive, and Eliminative. Each subsystem is composed of a set of behavioral
responses or tendencies that share a common goal.

The following are the major concepts and definitions of Johnson’s nursing model, including the
definition for its nursing metaparadigm:

“Human beings” as having two major systems, the biological system, and the behavioral system. It is the
role of medicine to focus on a biological system whereas Nursling's focus is the behavioral system.

“Society” relates to the environment in which the individual exists. According to Johnson, an individual’s
behavior is influenced by the events in the environment

“Health” is a purposeful adaptive response, physically mentally, emotionally, and socially to internal and
external stimuli in order to maintain stability and comfort.

“Nursing” has a primary goal that is to foster equilibrium within the individual. Nursing is concerned
with the organized and integrated whole, but that the major focus is on maintaining a balance in the
Behavior system when illness occurs in an individual.

Through these, her model focuses on what the behavior person is presenting, making the concept more
attuned with the psychological aspect of care.

What is the role of nursing in the behavioral systems theory model?

= to help the patient maintain his or her equilibrium.

How many subsystems are there in Johnson's behavioral system model?

= seven subsystems (SSs)

Who was the greatest influence of Johnson's behavioral system model?

= Florence Nightingale's book

Which among Johnson's subsystem serves the broad function of appetitive satisfaction?

=The ingestive subsystem

How many concepts are used by Johnson in her behavioral system model?

=four major concepts

What is the primary goal of nursing in Dorothy Johnson's theory?

=to foster equilibrium within the individual patient.

When did Dorothy Johnson die?

=November 10, 2008

When did Dorothy johnson was born?

=August 21, 1919

How many books did Dorothy Johnson publish?

= 13 books