Dara's parents both work for a corporation that expects them to work 50 hours a week. Dara's child care center is close to her parents' worksite and now stays open longer each day to accommodate the needs of the families who work in the corporation. Because of the center's responsiveness to them, Dara's parents experience less stress and Dara has thrived. Which theory best explains why Dara has thrived?

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The bioecological theory, proposed by Urie Bronfenbrenner, best explains why Dara has thrived. This theory emphasizes the importance of interactions between a child and their various environmental systems. In this case, the child care center's adaptation to the family's needs represents a supportive microsystem that positively influences Dara's development.

Dara's Parents Both Work for a Corporation That Expects Them