Given a change in the environment in which a system is embedded, interactions between parts of a system can change, leading to an entirely new pattern of action. This is best called:

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Emergence refers to the phenomenon where interactions between parts of a system can lead to entirely new patterns of action that were not present before. This is often seen in complex systems where there are many interconnected parts, and can result in unexpected and unpredictable behavior. Homeostasis and equilibrium refer to the maintenance of a stable state, but they do not capture the idea of new patterns of action emerging. Appearance and nonlinearity are not directly related to the concept described.

Given a Change in the Environment in Which a System