Which of the following are components of the microsystem from Bronfenbrenner's ecological theory?
a. parents, siblings, peers and friends, and teachers
b. schools, religious institutions, and the media
c. cultural beliefs and values, and economic and governmental systems
d. time and historical change
A. The microsystem is made up of elements that affect the child directly and are based upon daily, immediate contact.
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a. denial b. repression c. intellectualization d. displacement
How are sperm cells different from body cells?
A. Sperm cells do not contain genes. B. Sperm cells contain 45 chromosomes. C. Sperm cells contain 23 chromosomes. D. Sperm cells contain 12 chromosomes.
The International Labor Organization (ILO) has estimated that about ____ children and adolescents are employed worldwide, and that ____ of them are in developing countries
a. 73 million; 95% b. 400 million; 75% c. 600 million; 55% d. 800 million; 35%
James just turned 75-years-old. As he continues to age, which of the following physical changes is he most likely to experience?
A. His brain will become heavier. B. He will notice small improvements in eyesight. C. He will be unable to participate in aerobic exercise. D. He may need to wear a hearing aid.