HDFS 1070 Exam 1 UConn UPDATED
ACTUAL Questions and CORRECT
Answers
theory - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- an explanation for what we observe.
mutual influence/mutual regulation - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- some parts of our lives are a
result of genetics and others are a result of the environment
Bronfenbrenner's Life-Span Development Theory - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- there is
continuity in the way we develop BUT change is still possible
epigenetic principle - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- early developments probabilistically creates
the foundation for how you develop later on
meta-cognition - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- the ability to think about your thoughts that
humans have.
macro-system - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- a system comprised of cultural values, customs
and laws.
individualism - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- heavy emphasis on the individuals
responsibilities for themselves and their own family, self focused, competitive, independent,
individual families. U.S. is more individualistic than collective.
collectivism - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- heavy emphasis on societal responsibility for
collectively creating equality for what is important to everyone. Greater collective
responsibility in ensuring the wellbeing of the individual. Ex. Scandinavia: Healthcare and
Education.
hierarchy - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- Men have more authority than women. Asian cultures
tend to be more hierarchical.
, egalitarianism - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- Equality for all.
exo-system - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- Policies and practices you find in major institutions
of society.
Ex. schools, government, religion, healthcare, banks, economy, political.
micro-system - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- Network of personal relationships with others.
Personal relationships you have with people.
significant others - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- Anyone you have a relationship with, good or
bad ones.
Ex. Parents, teachers, ministers, coaches and etc.
meso-system - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- Interactions between all the systems. How all the
different ecological systems interact and they create a unique environment for everyone. Ex.
Relationship with your mom and relationship with your teacher.
chronosystem - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- The historical events that occur over time and the
events that we experience personally over time both have an impact on the trajectory of
development.
cohorts - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- People born in a certain historical era .
Ex. baby boomers, millennials, great depression, etc.
normative history-graded events - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- Historical occurrences that
filter down through the society.
Ex. world war, depression, hurricane, 9-11, terrorist attacks, viruses
normative socio-cultural graded events - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- shifts in policies and
laws that happen at certain points of history that effect cohorts
ex. womans right to vote, civil rights, gay marriage laws, rowe v wade, Debate about civil
rights for LGBTQ.
ACTUAL Questions and CORRECT
Answers
theory - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- an explanation for what we observe.
mutual influence/mutual regulation - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- some parts of our lives are a
result of genetics and others are a result of the environment
Bronfenbrenner's Life-Span Development Theory - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- there is
continuity in the way we develop BUT change is still possible
epigenetic principle - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- early developments probabilistically creates
the foundation for how you develop later on
meta-cognition - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- the ability to think about your thoughts that
humans have.
macro-system - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- a system comprised of cultural values, customs
and laws.
individualism - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- heavy emphasis on the individuals
responsibilities for themselves and their own family, self focused, competitive, independent,
individual families. U.S. is more individualistic than collective.
collectivism - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- heavy emphasis on societal responsibility for
collectively creating equality for what is important to everyone. Greater collective
responsibility in ensuring the wellbeing of the individual. Ex. Scandinavia: Healthcare and
Education.
hierarchy - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- Men have more authority than women. Asian cultures
tend to be more hierarchical.
, egalitarianism - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- Equality for all.
exo-system - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- Policies and practices you find in major institutions
of society.
Ex. schools, government, religion, healthcare, banks, economy, political.
micro-system - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- Network of personal relationships with others.
Personal relationships you have with people.
significant others - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- Anyone you have a relationship with, good or
bad ones.
Ex. Parents, teachers, ministers, coaches and etc.
meso-system - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- Interactions between all the systems. How all the
different ecological systems interact and they create a unique environment for everyone. Ex.
Relationship with your mom and relationship with your teacher.
chronosystem - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- The historical events that occur over time and the
events that we experience personally over time both have an impact on the trajectory of
development.
cohorts - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- People born in a certain historical era .
Ex. baby boomers, millennials, great depression, etc.
normative history-graded events - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- Historical occurrences that
filter down through the society.
Ex. world war, depression, hurricane, 9-11, terrorist attacks, viruses
normative socio-cultural graded events - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- shifts in policies and
laws that happen at certain points of history that effect cohorts
ex. womans right to vote, civil rights, gay marriage laws, rowe v wade, Debate about civil
rights for LGBTQ.
