The Two Basic Premises of Ecocultural Theory Are That Families

question 2

Multiple Choice

The two basic premises of ecocultural theory are that families adapt to the environment in which they live and

• A) understanding a family's daily routines is important to understanding its ecocultural niche.
• B) the child can only be understood in the context of the family ecosystem.
• C) family characteristics may impede the family's adaptation to the ecocultural niche.
• D) cultural identity is the most important factor in analyzing family interactions and support systems.

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