"The activities, behaviors, and patterns within a CAS arise without the imposition of an overall plan or the presence of a central control mechanism." This statement reflects the fact that CASs are:
A) self-organizing.
B) characterized by embeddedness.
C) sensitive to initial conditions.
D) governed by complex rules.

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Self-organization refers to the ability of a complex adaptive system (CAS) to develop structure and patterns without a central control or external plan, which aligns with the statement provided.

"The Activities, Behaviors, and Patterns Within a CAS Arise Without