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“Turning on the television set can turn off the process that transforms children into people... It is primarily through observing, playing, and working with others older and younger than himself that a child discovers both what he can do and who he can become — that he develops both his ability and his identity.”

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Urie Bronfenbrenner
Urie Bronfenbrenner

Urie Bronfenbrenner was a distinguished psychologist famous for his ecological systems theory, which highlights the significance of the environment in human development. Born on April 29, 1917, and deceased on September 25, 2005, his contributions have had a lasting impact on the field of psychology. more

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