PSY 120 - Bronfenbrenner's Ecological Model & Course Key Terms

Vocabulary flashcards covering core psychological concepts, Urie Bronfenbrenner's ecological model, and syllabus details from PSY 120.

Urie Bronfenbrenner

A Russian-born American psychologist (1917–2005) known for developing ecological systems theory and co-founding the Head Start programme in the United States.

Ecological Systems Theory

A developmental theory proposed by Urie Bronfenbrenner asserting that children's development is shaped by multiple, overlapping systems of environmental influence ranging from immediate family to broader societal structures.

Head Start Programme

An early childhood education initiative co-founded by Urie Bronfenbrenner in the United States that provides early learning opportunities to children from disadvantaged backgrounds.

Bronfenbrenner's Ecological Model

A framework identifying five interconnected environmental systems around children and young people: Microsystem, Mesosystem, Exosystem, Macrosystem, and Chronosystem.

Microsystem

The innermost environmental level in Bronfenbrenner's model containing direct settings and immediate relationships influencing an individual, such as family, friends, work, and volunteer groups.

Mesosystem

The system in Bronfenbrenner's ecological model that encompasses interactions and connections between an individual's different microsystems.

Exosystem

A level in Bronfenbrenner's ecological model representing environments that indirectly impact individual development, such as local/community policies and public policies for the environment.

Macrosystem

The outermost layer in Bronfenbrenner's model representing broader societal culture, values, and environmental protection culture.

Chronosystem

The dimension of time and socio-historical conditions in Bronfenbrenner's ecological model that affect an individual's development across the lifespan.

The Social Ecological Model of Health

A framework adapted by Tasha Golden (2019) illustrating health influences across nested levels: Individual, Interpersonal, Community/Organizations/Institutions, Policies, and Culture.

Policy (Social Ecological Model)

Federal/state regulations, Occupational Health & Safety (OH&S) laws, child and family restrictions, workers' compensation, and healthcare.

Institution/Organisation (Social Ecological Model)

Corporations, unions, and agencies that set standards and protocols for trade agreements, employees, and members.

Community (Social Ecological Model)

Schools, churches, media, advocacy groups, and community-level groups such as industry, environmental groups, and sporting clubs.

Interpersonal (Social Ecological Model)

Persons with close relationships within and to the family, including siblings, relatives, friends, teachers, peers, and grandparents.

Child (Social Ecological Model Definition)

An individual 0 to 18 years of age who lives on, visits, helps, or works on a farm.

Adult (Social Ecological Model Definition)

A parent, guardian, farm owner, employer, or other individual responsible for a child living, visiting, or working on a farm.