Jose and Maria Are Preparing for the Arrival of Their

question 12

Multiple Choice

Jose and Maria are preparing for the arrival of their first child,and are considering moving from their small rural town to a larger city to gain access to more social services,better schools,and a greater variety of local newspapers and television stations.This is an example of which of Bronfenbrenner's five levels?

• A)macrosystem
• B)exosystem
• C)microsystem
• D)mesosystem

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Definitions:

ERG Theory

A three-level hierarchical need theory of motivation (existence, relatedness, growth) that allows for movement up and down the hierarchy.

Alderfer

Psychologist Clayton Alderfer developed the ERG theory, which outlines three core needs: Existence, Relatedness, and Growth, as motivation drivers.

Maslow

Refers to Abraham Maslow, an American psychologist best known for creating Maslow's hierarchy of needs, a theory of psychological health predicated on fulfilling innate human needs in priority.

Growth Needs

Refers to the intrinsic desire for personal development, achievement, and self-actualization beyond basic material or survival needs.