Travis has worked for the same company for almost 10 years. He dislikes his boss, often works overtime without pay, and sees little opportunity for advancement. He frequently argues with his wife and has little patience for his 2-year-old son. Travis is easily irritated when his son whines or makes a mess, which creates even more stress in the household. According to Bronfenbrenner's theory, the influence of Travis's work stress on his son's development falls within the ______.

A) microsystem
B) macrosystem
C) exosystem
D) chronosystem

Bronfenbrenner's Theory

A framework suggesting that an individual's development is affected by the interaction between their environment and various systemic layers, from immediate surroundings to broader societal influences.

Exosystem

A term from ecological systems theory referring to societal structures that do not directly contain the individual but still influence their experiences and development, such as parental workplaces.

Microsystem

The immediate environment a person operates in, including direct interactions with family, school, work, which influence one's development and behavior.