Children who grow up in the same home with the same parents still have very different day-to-day human relationships in different school and after-school settings. These broader situational factors are called the ________.
A) social ecosystem
B) personal ecosystem
C) non-shared environment
D) shared environment

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The non-shared environment refers to the broader situational factors outside of the home that affect a child's development and experiences, including school and after-school settings. The shared environment refers to the experiences and influences that all siblings in a household share, such as parenting practices and family routines. Therefore, option C is the best choice. Options A and B are not accurate descriptions of the concept.

Children Who Grow Up in the Same Home with the Same