Which of the following best describes a macrosystem? It has an indirect influence on the individual because the individual is not an active participant in this system, it includes the other people and places that the individual may not interact with directly. OR It is a system of interaction that involves the individual's cultural beliefs, values and what happens in his/her community, which all acts as a powerful influence on the individuals' lives.

Question 1

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Here are the matches for each prompt: 1. Prompt 4: "It has an indirect influence on the individual because the individual is not an active participant in this system, it includes the other people and places that the individual may not interact with directly." This describes the exosystem*. The exosystem refers to external settings that indirectly affect the individual, even though the individual does not directly participate in them. Answer: Exosystem 2. Prompt 5: "It is a system of interaction that involves the individual's cultural beliefs, values and what happens in his/her community, which all acts as a powerful influence on the individuals' lives." This describes the macrosystem*. The macrosystem represents the broadest level of influence, encompassing the cultural values, beliefs, laws, and customs of the society. Answer: Macrosystem

Question 2

Here are the matches for each prompt: 1. Prompt 4: "It has an indirect influence on the individual because the individual is not an active participant in this system, it includes the other people and places that the individual may not interact with directly." This describes the exosystem*. The exosystem refers to external settings that indirectly affect the individual, even though the individual does not directly participate in them. Answer: Exosystem 2. Prompt 5: "It is a system of interaction that involves the individual's cultural beliefs, values and what happens in his/her community, which all acts as a powerful influence on the individuals' lives." This describes the macrosystem*. The macrosystem represents the broadest level of influence, encompassing the cultural values, beliefs, laws, and customs of the society. Answer: Macrosystem

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