Ecological Systems Theory and Developmental Tasks Theory quiz

1. What are the five (5) systems of development according to Bronfenbrenner?

• Microsystem, Mesosystem, Ecosystem, Macrosystem, Chronosystem

• Microsystem, Mesosystem, Exosystem, Macrosystem, Chronosystem

• Microsystem, Mesosystem, Subsystem, Macrosystem, Cultural System

• Microsystem, Mesosystem, Exosystem, Monosystem, Chronosystem

2. A teenager's development is shaped by daily interactions with family and close friends. What system of development is shown?

• Exosystem

• Chronosystem

• Microsystem

• Minisystem

3. A child's teacher and parents communicate and work together to support the child's learning. What system of development is displayed?

• Mesosystem

• Exosystem

• Chronosystem

• Macrosystem

4. A child's mother gets promoted, leading to more family income and better living conditions, even though the child isn't directly involved in her workplace. What system of development is shown?

• Microsystem

• Mesosystem

• Exosystem

• Chronosystem

5. A child’s development is influenced by a major historical event like a pandemic, or by personal life transitions such as parents’ divorce over time. What system of development is shown?

• Microsystem

• Mesosystem

• Chronosystem

• Macrosystem

6. The stage in Havighurst's developmental task theory wherein an individual is in the process of long-term goals, exploring intimate relationships, and is preparing for marriage and family.

• Middle adulthood

• Early adulthood

• Adolescence

• Middle childhood

7. A student feels anxious about being "left behind" in life as most of their peers are already working or engaged. As a result they are pressured to speed up their "life plans." What influence/factor is shown?

• Cultural influences

• Psychological influences

• Social influences

• Biological influences

8. Robert J. Havighurst, an American psychologist published his theory on Developmental Tasks on what year?

• 1979

• 1948

• 1972

• 1953

9. An individual begins to seeks greater purpose beyond work success, re-evaluating their careers, becomes involved in mentoring younger colleagues, and meet their social responsibilities as adults. What developmental stage is described?

• Early adulthood

• Middle adulthood

• Late adulthood

• Adolescence

10. Read carefully; identify if the sentences are correct or incorrect.

If a child completes any tasks in the "correct time frame", they will feel happy and accepted by society. If the child fails however, they can still proceed to the next stage but will be out of place in society.

• Only sentence 1 is correct

• Both sentences are incorrect

• Sentence 2 is incorrect

• Both sentences are correct