Module 二

Question 1

MicroSystem

Answer 1

Immediate environment surrounding that an individual directly interacts with. (ex. Family, Peers School)

Question 2

MesoSystem

Answer 2

Links 2 or more MicroSystems. (ex. Parenting Style, Divorce, Friendships)

Question 3

ExoSystem

Answer 3

Group the individual is not in directly, but still affects him. (Ex. Parent’s Job)

Question 4

MacroSystem

Answer 4

Large broad group that develops individual’s growth. (Culture- Collectivism or Independence, SEL, Ethnicity. . . )

Question 5

Types of Parenting

{Which is Vest ??}

Answer 5

Authoritative- (Best) High control & responsiveness.
Authoritarian- (N=No) High control, low responsiveness. “Rules are rules”
Permissive- Low control, high responsiveness.
Uninvolved- Unaware of child’s behavior.

Question 6

Characteristics of Children with working moms:

Answer 6

• Females have higher IQ, goals, etc
• Children in less ratchet activities
• Kids have more responsibilities

Question 7

Culture (MacroSystem) affects academics:

Answer 7

Asian-High parental expectations & involvement

Af.Ame- High expectation, low involvement. More skeptical about edu.

Question 8

Divorce effects

Answer 8

• Young children
• Boys over girls
• Kids in custody w/ opposite sex
• Kids w/ difficult temperaments

Question 9

Remariage effects

Answer 9

• Every transition (Partner)
• Girls
• Older kids
• Kids w/ difficult temperaments