In Middle Childhood, Children's Anxieties Are Directed Toward the Realities

question 125

Multiple Choice

In middle childhood, children's anxieties are directed toward the realities of the wider world, such as a fear of

• A) the dark.
• B) supernatural beings.
• C) thunder and lightning.
• D) war and disaster.

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Definitions:

Family Dynamics

The pattern of interactions, relationships, and behaviors among members of a family, influenced by factors like roles, communication styles, and emotional bonds.

Nontraditional Families

Family structures that deviate from the traditional model of a nuclear family, including single-parent families, blended families, and same-sex parent families.

Macrosystem

A term used in Bronfenbrenner's ecological systems theory to describe the cultural or societal context that influences an individual's development, encompassing societal norms, laws, and culture.

Microsystem

The immediate environment in which an individual interacts, such as family, school, and workplace.