Define These Terms of Bioecological Model of Development Flashcards

•Theory analyzes families in destructive, negative terms •Theory does not propose how families can improve (not solution oriented) •Theory does not lend itself to research or application outcomes for skill building •No unified, coherent, conflict theory of the family with clearly articulated concepts •Theory takes a political stance

-the study of interrelationships between organisms and the environment (Ernest Haeckel – German zoologist “oekologie”)

Problems that were investigated reflected the scientific knowledge, technology, social conditions, and values of the era

Means for applying principles, methods, and results of science to the improvement of people’s lives and their environment

-Social and physical environments are interdependent and influence human behavior, development, and quality of life -Environment is a source of available resources -We can choose, design, or modify resources and environments to improve life and well-being, and we should do so

-approach was holistic and interdisciplinary (natural and social sciences, arts and humanities
-Perspective was grounded in science with an emphasis on applying principles, methods, and results of science to activities of everyday life

Biology ecology •Human ecology •Sociology, geography, political science

(1)Theory built on some systems theory concepts
(2)The family in interaction with its environment constitutes an ecosystem

Links between parts and wholes Input, output processes Levels of feedback Negative and positive feedback loops

(1)Families and the environment are interdependent and should be analyzed as a system
(2)Families are semi-open, goal-directed, dynamic, and adaptive systems.They can respond, change, develop, act on, and modify their environment.
(3)All parts of the environment are interrelated and influence each other.

(1)Physical and biological laws of nature (2)Human-derived rules (e.g., social norms)

(1)What are the processes by which families function and adapt
(2)Do these processes vary by SES, ethnicity, age, sex role structure, family type?
(3)In what ways can and do families allocate and manage resources to meet the needs and goals of individuals and the family as a group?

something one is willing to work to achieve (a major motivating force in families)

human conceptions of what is good, right and worthwhile

requirements that must be met to survive and engage in adaptive behavior