bronfenbrenner Flashcards
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Who developed the Ecological Systems Theory?
Urie Bronfenbrenner
What is the primary focus of Bronfenbrenner’s Ecological Systems Theory?
The influence of different environmental systems on human development.
True or False: Bronfenbrenner’s model includes only one level of environmental influence.
False
What are the four main systems in Bronfenbrenner’s Ecological Systems Theory?
Microsystem, Mesosystem, Exosystem, and Macrosystem.
Fill in the blank: The __________ is the immediate environment in which a person interacts.
Microsystem
What is an example of a Mesosystem?
The relationship between a child’s home and school.
Multiple Choice: Which system includes broader societal factors?
Macrosystem
What does the Exosystem encompass?
Settings that do not involve the individual directly but still affect them, such as a parent’s workplace.
True or False: The Macrosystem includes cultural values and beliefs.
True
What is the term for the interactions between different microsystems?
Mesosystem
Fill in the blank: Bronfenbrenner emphasized the importance of __________ in understanding development.
context
Multiple Choice: Which system is most directly linked to an individual’s daily life?
Microsystem
What role does the Chronosystem play in Bronfenbrenner’s model?
It considers the dimension of time, including life transitions and historical events.
True or False: Bronfenbrenner’s theory suggests that development is solely influenced by biology.
False
What is the significance of the Ecological Systems Theory in psychology?
It highlights the complex interplay between individual and environmental factors in development.
Fill in the blank: The __________ involves changes in the individual over time.
Chronosystem
What type of research methodology is often associated with Bronfenbrenner’s work?
Longitudinal studies
Multiple Choice: Which level of Bronfenbrenner’s model would include a child’s family?
Microsystem
True or False: Bronfenbrenner’s model is static and does not account for changes over time.
False
What does Bronfenbrenner’s theory suggest about the role of social policies?
Social policies can influence the environments that affect individual development.
Fill in the blank: The __________ system can include factors like economic conditions and cultural values.
Macrosystem
What is a criticism of Bronfenbrenner’s Ecological Systems Theory?
It can be too broad and lacks specificity in predicting individual behavior.
Multiple Choice: Which system represents the largest influence on an individual’s life?
Macrosystem
True or False: Bronfenbrenner believed that interactions among different systems are crucial for development.
True