Present the four contexts that constitute Bronfenbrenner's bioecological theory. Define each and
provide a developmental example for each one. How is this model a multidisciplinary one?
What will be an ideal response?
Bronfenbrenner's Theory encompasses several disciplines: biology, economics, political
science, theology, psychology, sociology, history and economics.
Macrosystem – cultural emphasis includes values and systems, democracy, sexism, racism,
capitalism, education emphasis; anthropology.
Exosystem – indirect influence on individual; societal level; media – TV and internet, societal level;
sociology.
Mesosystem – interactions between exosystem and microsystem; parental leave policies of workplace;
parent-teacher conferences; sociology; psychology.
Microsystem – direct influences on development, parents, teachers, peers – psychological level;
psychology Person – biological level; biology.
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What will be an ideal response?
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