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What is the innermost layer of Urie Bronfenbrenner's ecological systems theory called?
What is the innermost layer of Urie Bronfenbrenner's ecological systems theory called?
Which system represents the interplay between different microsystems?
Which system represents the interplay between different microsystems?
What does the macrosystem in Bronfenbrenner's theory encompass?
What does the macrosystem in Bronfenbrenner's theory encompass?
Which of the following best describes the chronosystem?
Which of the following best describes the chronosystem?
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What key idea does Bronfenbrenner's ecological systems theory emphasize regarding development?
What key idea does Bronfenbrenner's ecological systems theory emphasize regarding development?
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Why is Vygotsky's theory referred to as the 'Socio-Cultural' theory?
Why is Vygotsky's theory referred to as the 'Socio-Cultural' theory?
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What is the concept of scaffolding in Vygotsky's theory?
What is the concept of scaffolding in Vygotsky's theory?
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How do Vygotsky and Piaget differ in their views on cognitive development?
How do Vygotsky and Piaget differ in their views on cognitive development?
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What role does language play in Vygotsky's theory?
What role does language play in Vygotsky's theory?
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What influence did Vygotsky's educational experiences have on his theory?
What influence did Vygotsky's educational experiences have on his theory?
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What is the primary function of private speech according to Vygotsky's theory?
What is the primary function of private speech according to Vygotsky's theory?
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What does the term 'scaffolding' refer to in Vygotsky's educational framework?
What does the term 'scaffolding' refer to in Vygotsky's educational framework?
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Which of the following statements about the Zone of Proximal Development (ZPD) is accurate?
Which of the following statements about the Zone of Proximal Development (ZPD) is accurate?
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Which of the following sequences correctly describes the levels of scaffolding?
Which of the following sequences correctly describes the levels of scaffolding?
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What factor influences the effectiveness of scaffolding in the Zone of Proximal Development?
What factor influences the effectiveness of scaffolding in the Zone of Proximal Development?
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What aspect of cognitive development does Piaget primarily focus on?
What aspect of cognitive development does Piaget primarily focus on?
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How does Vygotsky view the role of social interaction in cognitive development?
How does Vygotsky view the role of social interaction in cognitive development?
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What does Vygotsky argue about the influence of culture on cognitive growth?
What does Vygotsky argue about the influence of culture on cognitive growth?
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According to Vygotsky, language serves what purpose in cognitive development?
According to Vygotsky, language serves what purpose in cognitive development?
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What did Piaget believe regarding social interaction in cognitive development?
What did Piaget believe regarding social interaction in cognitive development?
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How does Vygotsky's perspective differ from Piaget's regarding cognitive development?
How does Vygotsky's perspective differ from Piaget's regarding cognitive development?
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What was a key difference in how Piaget and Vygotsky viewed language in cognitive development?
What was a key difference in how Piaget and Vygotsky viewed language in cognitive development?
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What does Vygotsky say about the role of parents, teachers, and peers in cognitive development?
What does Vygotsky say about the role of parents, teachers, and peers in cognitive development?
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Study Notes
Ecological Systems Theory
- Urie Bronfenbrenner, a Russian-born American psychologist, developed the theory
- The theory emphasizes how layers of environments interact to influence development
- Focuses on the child's development affected by the person's environment
- Arranges the environments in layers
Microsystem
- Innermost layer, the immediate environments and relationships
- Includes family, school, peers, and work
Mesosystem
- Interconnections between microsystems
- Interactions between family and school, or peers and family
Exosystem
- Broader settings that do not involve the individual directly, but affect them
- Examples are parents' workplace, community resources, and extended family
Macrosystem
- Larger cultural, social, and economic systems
- Includes national values, laws, and customs
Chronosystem
- Addresses changes over time in the individual and the environments
- Shows how environments and individuals change over time
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Explore the Ecological Systems Theory developed by Urie Bronfenbrenner. This quiz covers the various layers of environmental influence on child development, including microsystem, mesosystem, exosystem, macrosystem, and chronosystem. Test your understanding of how these systems interact and affect individual growth.
