SWB102 Weeks 1, 2, 3
Test With Solution
Postmodernism - ANSWER a condition characterized by a questioning of the
notion of progress and history, where we cannot assume that any experience
is common to all individuals due to stereotypes, norms and prejudice.
Brofenbrenner's Ecological Systems Theory - ANSWER The theory of ecology
of human development involves the study of human development that is
affected by changing properties and relations between different living
settings. It is comprised of the self, microsystem, mesosystem, exosystem,
macrosystem and chronosystem.
Microsystem - ANSWER A relational system that are comprised of the factors
that the environment presents for the person - e.g. home, school, family,
neighbourhood
Mesosystem - ANSWER A social system that is comprised of major settings
containing interrelations among the different parts of life - e.g. work, school,
home, etc.
, Exosystem - ANSWER A structural dimension that is comprised of factors
that do not directly affect the person but rather encompass or affect the
immediate settings around them - e.g. political and legal systems, health
services, policies and other services.
Macrosystem - ANSWER A cultural dimension comprised of the overarching
patterns of culture, belief values and structures within the developing
society.
Chronosystem - ANSWER The final system model, historical changes and
time that influence the other systems
Inner world - ANSWER The individual experience comprised of biological,
psychological and spiritual elements of human nature that guide
development and behaviour. These elements change as a result of the outer
world.
Outer world - ANSWER The key systems within a society that guide the inner
world of an individual comprised of relational, social, structural, cultural and
time based structures.
Inner world experience - ANSWER We have:
- a unique sense of our own world
Test With Solution
Postmodernism - ANSWER a condition characterized by a questioning of the
notion of progress and history, where we cannot assume that any experience
is common to all individuals due to stereotypes, norms and prejudice.
Brofenbrenner's Ecological Systems Theory - ANSWER The theory of ecology
of human development involves the study of human development that is
affected by changing properties and relations between different living
settings. It is comprised of the self, microsystem, mesosystem, exosystem,
macrosystem and chronosystem.
Microsystem - ANSWER A relational system that are comprised of the factors
that the environment presents for the person - e.g. home, school, family,
neighbourhood
Mesosystem - ANSWER A social system that is comprised of major settings
containing interrelations among the different parts of life - e.g. work, school,
home, etc.
, Exosystem - ANSWER A structural dimension that is comprised of factors
that do not directly affect the person but rather encompass or affect the
immediate settings around them - e.g. political and legal systems, health
services, policies and other services.
Macrosystem - ANSWER A cultural dimension comprised of the overarching
patterns of culture, belief values and structures within the developing
society.
Chronosystem - ANSWER The final system model, historical changes and
time that influence the other systems
Inner world - ANSWER The individual experience comprised of biological,
psychological and spiritual elements of human nature that guide
development and behaviour. These elements change as a result of the outer
world.
Outer world - ANSWER The key systems within a society that guide the inner
world of an individual comprised of relational, social, structural, cultural and
time based structures.
Inner world experience - ANSWER We have:
- a unique sense of our own world
