Jing-Wei comes from a collectivist culture that values harmony and frowns on people who try to stand out.Her school is very competitive,though,and her teacher likes to single out individuals for particularly good work.Urie Bronfenbrenner would say that the conflicts Jing-Wei feels from this situation originate in her
A)microsystem.
B)mesosystem.
C)exosystem.
D)macrosystem.

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Bronfenbrenner's mesosystem refers to the interactions between different microsystems, such as family and school. In this case, Jing-Wei's school (microsystem) and her collectivist culture (also a microsystem) are coming into conflict, creating the tension she feels. Specifically, her teacher's emphasis on individual achievement within the competitive school environment is in contrast to the collectivist values she has learned in her culture.

Jing-Wei Comes from a Collectivist Culture That Values Harmony and Frowns