An ecological systems theorist interested in how environmental settings indirectly affect the child by influencing the various microsystems forming the child's immediate environment would focus his research on the
a. mesosystem. c. macrosystem.
b. exosystem. d. chronosystem.
Question 2Ryan has the ability to understand that a symbol or model can stand for a real-life event. This is known as cognitive insight.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Question 3In Bronfenbrenner's ecological systems theory, the ________ is concerned with the interrelationships among the various settings of the microsystem.
a. central system c. mesosystem
b. exosystem d. macrosystem
Question 4Understanding the ways in which images are created, the messages communicated by different design elements, and an appreciation for the fact that representations can help one's thinking and problem solving are all aspects of what is called core representation.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Question 5An ecological systems theorist interested in how the immediate environment, provided in such settings as the home, school, workplace, and neighborhood, directly influences development would focus her research on the
a. microsystem. c. exosystem.
b. mesosystem. d. macrosystem.
Question 6Nineteen-month old infants show unique behaviors when they are shown highly realistic photos of common objects; they swipe at a photo of a toy car as if to pick it up or put their mouth on the picture of a baby bottle as if to drink from it.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Question 7Bronfenbrenner's ________ theory holds that development is influenced by experiences arising from broader biological, social, and cultural systems as well as a child's immediate surroundings.
a. macrosystem c. ecological
b. ethological d. microsystem