If One Hopes to Truly Understand Child Development in the 21st

question 28

Multiple Choice

If one hopes to truly understand child development in the 21st century, one simply must focus on

• A) the roles families play in shaping developmental outcomes
• B) the crucial influence of peers on child development
• C) the many ways that schools and new technologies contribute to development
• D) the impact of culture on developing children and adolescents
• E) all of these

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Definitions:

Actor-Network Theory

Actor-Network Theory is an approach that treats entities (people, organizations, and objects) as equally important in creating social networks, emphasizing the interconnectivity and influence of all actors in a system.

Decentering

An approach in various fields, notably postmodernism and multiculturalism, aimed at shifting focus from a central perspective to diverse viewpoints.

Queer Theory

An interdisciplinary field that challenges normative frameworks around sexuality and gender, focusing on the variability of human experience and the resistance to stable identities.

Social Reality

A concept referring to the beliefs, practices, and objects that are collectively seen as real and significant in particular societies.