HDFS 1070 Exam 1 UConn
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.
normative events (personal) - correct answer ✔✔are the ages and stages of life. Normal events that
happen within the family and in life
Ex. births of brothers/sisters, deaths, marriage, divorce
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.
normative events (personal) - correct answer ✔✔are the ages and stages of life. Normal events that
happen within the family and in life
Ex. births of brothers/sisters, deaths, marriage, divorce
