PSYC 260 Final Practice

Bioecological Systems Theory

A theory developed by Uri Bronfenbrenner that emphasizes the importance of environmental context in human development.

Microsystem

The immediate environment where a child interacts, such as family, school, and neighborhood.

Mesosystem

The relationships between different microsystems, such as the connection between a child's family and school.

Exosystem

Social settings that indirectly affect a child's development, such as a parent's workplace.

Macrosystem

The overarching cultural values, laws, and customs that impact development.

Chronosystem

The dimension of time concerning the environmental changes that influence development.

Authoritative Parenting Style

Characterized by warmth, responsiveness, and high expectations; children tend to do well socially and academically.

Authoritarian Parenting Style

Focused on obedience and control, often disregarding the child’s perspective; associated with negative outcomes for children.

Permissive Parenting Style

High in warmth but low in control; often leads to impulsive and underachieving children.

Neglecting Parenting Style

Characterized by low responsiveness and demandingness, associated with higher rates of delinquency and struggles in school.

Corporal Punishment

Physical force intended to cause pain but not injury to correct a child's behavior.

Pros of Child Care

Includes exposure to trained caregivers, socialization, and building immunity.

Cons of Child Care

Potential for illness, variable quality of care, and high costs.

Peer Relationships

Connections with others of similar age and location that provide comparison and social opportunities.

Friendship

An intimate, reciprocated positive relationship that offers support and understanding.

Kübler-Ross Stages of Grief

Denial, Anger, Bargaining, Depression, Acceptance; emotions experienced during loss.

Advanced Directive

A document outlining a person's medical wishes in situations where they cannot make decisions.

Hospice

A program providing medical care and emotional support for individuals nearing the end of life.