This is assessment 2
Write 3–4 pages in which you apply Bronfenbrenner’s ecological systems theory to a problem in human lifespan development.
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Assessment Instructions
Preparation
Review Bronfenbrenner’s ecological systems theory, and locate academic or professional articles that explore the application of this theory.
Requirements
Choose a problem in human lifespan development to use in this assessment. Some examples of problems are:
Once you have selected your problem, apply Bronfenbrenner’s ecological systems theory. Within your assessment, be sure you include the following elements:
Additional Requirements
Scoring Guide
CRITERIA NON-PERFORMANCE BASIC PROFICIENT DISTINGUISHED Describe a problem related to human lifespan development.Does not identify a problem related to human lifespan development. Identifies a problem related to human lifespan development. Describes a problem related to human lifespan development. Describes a problem related to human lifespan development and explains how the problem is connected to human lifespan development. Explain how ecological systems influence human development.Does not explain how ecological systems influence human development. Explains how ecological systems influence human development but the explanation omits key elements. Explains how ecological systems influence human development. Analyzes how ecological systems influence human development. Explain how environmental factors within ecological systems may affect a problem related to human lifespan development.Does not explain how environmental factors within ecological systems may affect a problem related to human lifespan development. Explains environmental factors within ecological systems but not how they may affect a problem related to human lifespan development. Explains how environmental factors within ecological systems may affect a problem related to human lifespan development. Analyzes how environmental factors within ecological systems may affect a problem related to human lifespan development. Explain how bidirectional relationships between ecological systems can affect a problem related to human lifespan development.Does not explain how bidirectional relationships between ecological systems can affect a problem related to human lifespan development. Explains bidirectional relationships between ecological systems but does not explain how they can affect a problem related to human lifespan development. Explains how bidirectional relationships between ecological systems can affect a problem related to human lifespan development. Analyzes how bidirectional relationships between ecological systems can affect a problem related to human lifespan development. Examine flaws in the application of theory to a problem in human lifespan development.Does not identify flaws in the application of theory to a problem in human lifespan development. Identifies flaws in the application of theory to a problem in human lifespan development. Examines flaws in the application of theory to a problem in human lifespan development. Examines flaws in the application of theory to a problem in human lifespan development and uses examples to add clarity and insight. Write coherently to support a central idea with correct grammar, usage, and mechanics as expected of a psychology professional.Writing does not support a central idea. Does not use correct grammar, usage, and mechanics as expected of a psychology professional. Writing supports an idea but is inconsistent and contains major errors of grammar, usage, and mechanics. Writing coherently supports a central idea with few errors of grammar, usage, and mechanics. Writing is coherent, using evidence to support a central idea with correct grammar, usage, and mechanics as expected of a psychology professional. Use APA format and style.Does not use APA format and style. Uses APA format and style but inconsistently and with errors. Uses APA format and style consistently and with few errors. Uses correct APA format and style consistently and with no errors.
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