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What is the primary focus of the exosystem in Bronfenbrenner's ecological model?
What is the primary focus of the exosystem in Bronfenbrenner's ecological model?
- Formal and informal social structures influencing the microsystem (correct)
- Direct interactions between the child and family members
- Cultural values and customs affecting the child
- Sibling conflicts affecting peer relationships
Which of the following components does NOT belong to the macrosystem in Bronfenbrenner's model?
Which of the following components does NOT belong to the macrosystem in Bronfenbrenner's model?
- Law enforcement agencies
- Family dynamics (correct)
- Mass media influence
- Cultural customs and values
How can conflicts within the family microsystem affect a child’s interactions within the mesosystem?
How can conflicts within the family microsystem affect a child’s interactions within the mesosystem?
- By fostering a disconnect between siblings and friends (correct)
- By enhancing communication skills in informal settings
- By introducing positive social behaviors from family to peers
- By strengthening the child's relationships with peers
What does the chronosystem in Bronfenbrenner's model specifically encompass?
What does the chronosystem in Bronfenbrenner's model specifically encompass?
Which layer of Bronfenbrenner's ecological model serves as the 'master model' integrating cultural influences?
Which layer of Bronfenbrenner's ecological model serves as the 'master model' integrating cultural influences?
What does Bronfenbrenner's concept of the microsystem primarily emphasize?
What does Bronfenbrenner's concept of the microsystem primarily emphasize?
In Bronfenbrenner’s bioecological systems theory, what role does a child’s biology play?
In Bronfenbrenner’s bioecological systems theory, what role does a child’s biology play?
The mesosystem is best described as which of the following?
The mesosystem is best described as which of the following?
How does Bronfenbrenner view the child in relation to their environment?
How does Bronfenbrenner view the child in relation to their environment?
What aspect of development does Bronfenbrenner's theory highlight that often gets overlooked?
What aspect of development does Bronfenbrenner's theory highlight that often gets overlooked?
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Study Notes
Mesosystem
- Encompasses interactions between peers and family members, impacting a child's environment.
- Example: Peer involvement in drug use may introduce substance use into a child's family setting.
- Sibling conflicts can negatively influence a child’s relationships with peers.
Exosystem
- Developed by Bronfenbrenner in the 1970s as part of the ecological system.
- Comprises formal and informal social structures that indirectly affect the child’s microsystems.
- Major institutions involved: workplace, neighborhood, mass media, government agencies.
- Influences immediate settings, shaping experiences and opportunities available to the child.
Macrosystem
- Represents the overarching cultural values, customs, and laws influencing a child's environment.
- Establishes consistency across different settings within a culture, acting as a master model.
- The outermost layer of Bronfenbrenner's ecological model, exerting a cascading influence across other layers.
Chronosystem
- Integrates the dimension of time in relation to a child's environment.
- Includes both external events (e.g., socio-historical changes) and internal developments (e.g., life transitions).
Urie Bronfenbrenner
- Advocated for considering socio-political contexts in psychosocial development studies.
- The development process is defined by the interaction between individuals and their environments.
- Critiqued conventional experimental psychology as limited; emphasized the proactive role individuals have in shaping their environments.
Ecological Environment
- Bronfenbrenner proposed the child’s environment as a nested arrangement of structures impacting development.
- Recently termed "bioecological systems theory" to highlight the significance of a child's biology in development.
- Development results from interactions among biology, community environment, and societal context.
Microsystem
- The immediate environment that directly influences a developing person.
- Characterized by bi-directional relationships where influences reciprocate between child and significant figures.
- Composed of active patterns, roles, and interpersonal relationships experienced by the child.
Mesosystem (Revisited)
- Functions as a interconnected network of microsystems, impacting a child’s overall growth.
- Example: Effective communication between parents and teachers can create a supportive environment at home and school, enhancing the child's well-being.
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