Question 1

Measures of quality of human life which assess marital satisfaction or housing quality are evaluating at the

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Question 2

There are three types of environments in which humans interact according to this theory. Which of the following is NOT one of them?

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The three types of environments in which humans interact according to environmental psychology are the human-built environment, the socio-cultural environment, and the natural physical-biological environment. The "organismic-linguistic environment" is not recognized as a standard category within this theory.

Question 3

Which system represents those settings or institutions NOT directly experienced by the person, but which affect his/her development in less direct ways?

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The exosystem refers to those settings or institutions that a person does not directly experience but that still affect his or her development in indirect ways. Examples include a parent's workplace, community-based services, and the neighborhood's socioeconomic status.

Question 4

What do values help us understand about a person or an environment?

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Values help us understand what is considered profitable, beautiful, and correct or decent behavior in a person or an environment, encompassing a broad spectrum of judgments and preferences.

Question 5

Fundamental decision making processes include all of the following EXCEPT:

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Waiting to see if the problem will solve itself before acting is not considered a fundamental part of the decision-making process. Effective decision-making typically involves recognizing the need for a decision, identifying and evaluating alternatives, and then choosing an appropriate course of action. Waiting passively is generally not a proactive or strategic approach to problem-solving.

Question 6

Which of the following was NOT one of the types of needs identified by Allardt which exists outside of the essential survival and adaptation needs?

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Allardt identified three types of needs beyond essential survival and adaptation: the need for having (material resources), the need for relating (social relationships), and the need for being (personal growth and self-actualization). The "need for desiring" is not one of the categories he outlined.

Question 7

Which system represents the immediate environment of the person?

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The microsystem is the immediate environment in which a person lives or operates. It includes direct interactions with parents, teachers, peers, and others, making it the closest and most influential layer of context around an individual.

Question 8

Derek got in trouble at school today and his teacher emailed his mom and told her about it. Once Derek got home from school he got in trouble again, but this time with his mom. This illustrates which level of Bronfenbrenner's theory?

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The mesosystem involves the interactions between different parts of a person's microsystem, such as the relationship between Derek's school and his home.

Question 9

Which of the following is a main belief of human ecological theory?

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Human ecological theory posits that human development is influenced by the different systems surrounding an individual, emphasizing the importance of understanding how people interact with their various environments. This includes the belief that development does not occur in isolation (A), acknowledges the multiple contexts we engage with daily (B), and highlights the bi-directional nature of interactions between individuals and their environments (C).

Question 10

What is a common criticism of human ecological theory?

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Human ecological theory is often criticized for being difficult to test using traditional research methods due to its broad and complex consideration of multiple systems and their interactions.

Question 11

In Brofenbrenner's final work, which was published the year he died, he changed from the use of the ecology to the use of which term?

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In his final work, Urie Bronfenbrenner transitioned from using the term "ecology" to "bioecology" to emphasize the importance of biological factors in human development, alongside environmental influences. This shift underscored the interplay between biology and environment in his ecological systems theory.

Question 12

Which system is more crucial for individual development than it is for family development?

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The microsystem is the most crucial for individual development as it involves the immediate environments with which an individual interacts, such as family, school, and peers, directly affecting their development.

Question 13

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-_____ co-authored an important article entitled,The Family as an Ecosystem, renewing ecological theory in family science and in which the family was viewed as a "life support system."

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Beatrice Paolucci co-authored the influential article "The Family as an Ecosystem," which played a significant role in renewing ecological theory within family science, presenting the family as a vital "life support system."

Question 14

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-_____ contemporary ecological theorist who developed a "nested" model for examining how environment affects intrafamilial processes.

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Urie Bronfenbrenner developed the Ecological Systems Theory, which describes how environmental contexts (like family, school, and broader societal influences) impact an individual's development. This theory is often visualized as nested structures, each layer influencing the individual.

Question 15

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-_____ considered father of human ecology; studied genetics."

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Gregory Mendel is considered the father of genetics due to his pioneering work on pea plants, which laid the foundation for the study of heredity.

Question 16

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-_____ first women faculty member of any science school in the U.S.; proposed a science of environment focused on home and family"

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Ellen Swallows Richards was the first female faculty member of a science school in the U.S. and is known for her work in applying scientific principles to domestic environments, effectively proposing a science of environment focused on home and family.

Question 17

Aside from developing this theory, Urie Bronfenbrenner was also the first prevention scientist, before we even had the term prevention science. Use the foundation of this theory to talk about what prevention science is and how it relates to family science. You can show a video from the Bronfenbrenner Translational Research Center such as:. HYPERLINK "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mXqItT4DSrI&nohtml5=False" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mXqItT4DSrI&nohtml5=False.

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Question 18

Urie Bronfenbrenner is also considered the cofounder of Head Start. Use this organization as a means of talking about each of the systems in the theory and how they fit this organization.

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Question 19

Consider adolescent drug use by analyzing each of Brofenbrenner's ecosystems. Determine which factors in each ecosystem might serve as risk or protective factors for adolescents. For instance, what conditions within the microsystem could contribute to or prevent drug use? How might the interface between microsystems (mesosystem) affect drug use? What factors at the exosystem and macrosystem levels could inhibit or enhance the likelihood of drug abuse?

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Question 20

Consider how Brofenbrenner's early ecological theory might help practitioners evaluate the usefulness of their programs and interventions. How can the model help practitioners to ensure programs are developmentally, culturally, and contextually appropriate?

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