Editing Complex adaptive system (section)

== Adaptation mechanisms ==
The organisation of a complex adaptive system rely on the use of [[internal models]], [[Mental model|mental models]] or schemas guiding the behaviors of the system. We can distinguish three levels of adaptation of a system:

* Using a schema to react to changing circumstances in the environment<ref name=":0">{{Cite Q|Q133896186}}.</ref>.
* Changing a schema when the existing one does not lead to satisfactory outcomes<ref name=":0" />.
* Selecting the systems using successfull schemata among a population ([[survival of the fittest]])<ref name=":0" />.