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What is the primary focus of the microsystem in Bronfenbrenner's Ecological Systems Theory?
What is the primary focus of the microsystem in Bronfenbrenner's Ecological Systems Theory?
- Broad social systems affecting individuals
- Immediate interactions with family and peers (correct)
- Historical events impacting development
- Cultural values and societal norms
How does the mesosystem influence an individual according to Bronfenbrenner's theory?
How does the mesosystem influence an individual according to Bronfenbrenner's theory?
- By encompassing the immediate environment only
- Through indirect social systems and policies
- Through interactions between different microsystems (correct)
- By including historical and temporal changes
Which of the following best describes the exosystem in the Ecological Systems Theory?
Which of the following best describes the exosystem in the Ecological Systems Theory?
- Broader social structures affecting the individual indirectly (correct)
- Cultural and societal influences on the individual
- Life transitions that occur over time
- Immediate relationships with friends and family
Which system does the chronosystem primarily address?
Which system does the chronosystem primarily address?
In which system would a parent's workplace policies be classified according to Bronfenbrenner?
In which system would a parent's workplace policies be classified according to Bronfenbrenner?
What aspect of development is primarily influenced by the macrosystem?
What aspect of development is primarily influenced by the macrosystem?
Which of the following illustrates how the mesosystem could positively impact an adolescent's life?
Which of the following illustrates how the mesosystem could positively impact an adolescent's life?
Regarding Bronfenbrenner's theory, which statement best captures the essence of the ecological approach?
Regarding Bronfenbrenner's theory, which statement best captures the essence of the ecological approach?
Which environmental factor would likely not be part of the microsystem?
Which environmental factor would likely not be part of the microsystem?
What role does the macrosystem play in the context of adolescent development?
What role does the macrosystem play in the context of adolescent development?
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Study Notes
Ecological Systems Theory
- Developed by Urie Bronfenbrenner to understand human development via a comprehensive environmental approach.
- Stresses that individual development is influenced by multiple interacting environmental systems.
Environmental Systems
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Microsystem:
- Immediate environment encompassing direct interactions (family, school, peers, neighbors).
- Example: An adolescent's relationships with parents and friends directly affect their growth and behavior.
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Mesosystem:
- Connections and interactions between different microsystems.
- Example: Active parental involvement in school can improve an adolescent's academic performance and social dynamics.
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Exosystem:
- Encompasses broader social systems not directly involving the individual but affecting them indirectly.
- Example: A parent's demanding job may limit their available time with their child, impacting the child's development.
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Macrosystem:
- Represents the larger cultural and societal context influencing individual lives, including values, laws, customs, and economic conditions.
- Example: Societal attitudes towards education can dictate the resources and opportunities available to adolescents.
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Chronosystem:
- Highlights the role of time, considering life transitions and historical events in developmental processes.
- Example: Significant events like divorce or moving can have lasting effects on adolescent development.
Importance of Interconnected Systems
- Bronfenbrenner's theory emphasizes the interconnectedness of these systems in influencing individual experiences.
- A holistic understanding enables better support and intervention for those facing developmental challenges.
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