Which of the Following Are Components of the Microsystem from Bronfenbrenner's

question 80

Multiple Choice

Which of the following are components of the microsystem from Bronfenbrenner's ecological theory?

• A) parents, siblings, peers and friends, and teachers
• B) schools, religious institutions, and the media
• C) cultural beliefs and values, and economic and governmental systems
• D) time and historical change

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Definitions:

Normative Social Influence

The influence to conform with the positive expectations of others, often to gain approval or avoid social sanctions, unrelated to actual beliefs or facts.

Cognitive Dissonance

The unsettling sensation experienced when a person simultaneously upholds multiple conflicting beliefs, ideas, or values.

Group Members

Individuals who belong to a defined collective or team, sharing common goals or purposes.

Informational Social Influence

The process where individuals change their opinions or behavior in response to accessing new information or knowledge from others.