In Bronfenbrenner's View, the Macrosystem Refers to

question 25

Multiple Choice

In Bronfenbrenner's view, the macrosystem refers to

• A)the immediate family.
• B)the extended family.
• C)the particular cultural or social class context in which development occurs.
• D)the school system.

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Definitions:

Group Prototypes

Conceptual or representative examples of the typical qualities or behaviors of a particular social group.

Cognitive Representations

Mental models or symbols that individuals use to understand and interact with the world around them.

Stereotypes

Overgeneralized beliefs about a particular category of people, assuming that everyone in that category shares the same characteristics.

Realistic Conflict Theory

A social psychology theory that proposes that intergroup conflict arises from competition for limited resources.