In Bronfenbrenner's Ecological Theory, the Context in Which Children Live

question 80

Multiple Choice

In Bronfenbrenner's ecological theory, the context in which children live and interact with the people and institutions closest to them, such as parents, peers, and school, is the:

• A)macrosystem
• B)mesosystem
• C)microsystem
• D)exosystem

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Definitions:

Genes

Biological units of heredity located in DNA; responsible for passing genetic information from parents to offspring, determining individual characteristics.

Identical Twins

Another term for monozygotic twins, highlighting their shared genetic origin and identical genetic makeup.

Infant Mortality

The death of children under the age of one year, often measured as the number of deaths per 1000 live births in a given region or period.

Friendships

Social connections between individuals that involve mutual affection, support, and bonds beyond simple acquaintanceship.