Introduction to Psychology/Child and Adolescent Psychology/Biological Theories

• biological
  • ethology - evolutionary adaptability of behaviors - Konrad Lorenz and Niko Tinbergen
  • neuropsychology
  • Systems Theories
  • Urie Bronfenbrenner - ecological systems theory, layers of influential systems
    • Microsystem- direct interactions with people in immediate environment
    • Mesosystem- elements in larger social environment (school, neighborhood, day care).
    • Exosystem- larger social networks (extended family, government).
    • Macrosystem- cultural customs, values, and laws.
    • Chronosystem- how all of these systems can change over time, shifting all systems