Many developmental psychologists feel that the two biggest influences on a child's life are their parents and their peers. According to Bronfenbrenner's Ecological Theory, which system would therefore have the most influence?

a. microsystem
b. mesosystem
c. exosystem
d. macrosystem


Answer: A

Psychology

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