Human Development and Behavior Flashcards
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According to the bioecological model, the 'chronosystem' refers to:
Answer: The dimension of time, including life transitions and historical events
The chronosystem encompasses the dimension of time—including developmental transitions, life events, and broader historical changes—that influence development.
A social worker observes that a middle-aged client is focused on mentoring youth and contributing to the community. According to Erikson, this represents successful navigation of:
Answer: Generativity vs. Stagnation
Generativity vs. Stagnation (middle adulthood) involves contributing to the next generation through parenting, mentoring, or community involvement.
Albert Bandura's concept of 'self-efficacy' is best defined as:
Answer: The belief in one's capability to execute behaviors needed to produce specific outcomes
Self-efficacy is the individual's belief in their own capacity to perform a specific behavior or achieve a specific outcome, central to Bandura's social cognitive theory.
Which of the following is an example of a 'protective factor' in human development?
Answer: Presence of at least one stable, supportive adult relationship
A stable, supportive adult relationship is one of the most robust protective factors identified in resilience research, buffering the effects of adversity.
The principle of 'bidirectionality' in developmental psychology emphasizes that:
Answer: Children and caregivers mutually influence each other's behavior
Bidirectionality recognizes that children are not passive recipients—they actively shape caregivers' behaviors just as caregivers shape theirs.
In the context of gender identity development, which of the following reflects current evidence-based understanding?
Answer: Gender identity is influenced by a complex interaction of biological, psychological, and social factors
Current research supports a biopsychosocial understanding of gender identity, recognizing contributions from genetics, hormones, brain development, and social experience.
When assessing a client's development using a strengths-based perspective, a social worker should primarily focus on:
Answer: Client capacities, resources, and potential for growth
The strengths-based perspective emphasizes identifying and building upon client assets, capacities, and environmental resources rather than focusing on deficits.