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Urie Brofenbrenners EST

Total questions: 8

Worksheet time: 4mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Urie Brofenbrenner is credited with developing the (a)   theory?

2.

Brofenbrenner's Ecological Systems Theory believes that a child's development is affected by everything that surrounds them

a)

True

b)

False

3.

A child's family would be included in which of Urie Brofenbrenner's systems?

a)

Macrosystem

b)

Exosystem

c)

Mesosystem

d)

Microsystem

4.

Who developed the Ecological Systems Theory?

a)

Jean Piaget

b)

Urie Brofenbrenner

5.

When two microsystems interact, Brofenbrenner would term this the

a)

Mesosystem

b)

Exosystem

c)

Macrosystem

d)

Indosystem

6.

Why is the Microsystem the most influential environmental level in a person's life?

a)

Its the system where a person has the most direct contact with factors influencing development

b)

Because it involves the persons cultural environment

c)

Because it takes into account the time in which the person grew up in

d)

Because it includes decisions that affected their life, even if they didn't make those decisions personally

7.

How does this theory help educators? 2 Answers

a)

It's another theory for them to learn

b)

It helps them to understand the behaviour of their students

c)

Helps them to understand the importance of fostering relationships with children and their families

d)

By appreciating the way they interact and support families will affect the child's development

8.

What is the term used to describe a broader circle of people who indirectly influences a child?

a)

Microsystem

b)

Exosystem

c)

Indosystem

d)

Minisystem