In the Study of Child Development, Family Dynamics Refers To

question 56

Multiple Choice

In the study of child development, family dynamics refers to:

• A)how family units ensure the survival of children.
• B)how families interact with one another.
• C)how a family operates as a whole.
• D)how families affect the culture of which they are a part.

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Definitions:

Polychronic Cultures

Time is used to accomplish many different things at once.

High-context Cultures

Societies or groups in which communication is heavily reliant on context, implied messages, and non-verbal cues rather than explicit words.

Nonverbal

Communication that occurs without words, through gestures, facial expressions, body language, and other physical cues.

Situational Cues

Environmental or contextual factors that influence individuals' behavior or decision-making processes.