A nursing instructor is integrating Piaget's theory of cognitive development into the discussion of learning and mental health issues affecting adolescents. The instructor would identify this age group as in which stage?
A) Concrete operations
B) Preoperational
C) Formal operations
D) Sensorimotor
Question 2
An instructor is preparing a class discussion on the various theoretical models used in psychiatricmental health nursing. When describing cognitive theories, which statement would the instructor include? The theories attempt to:
A) Explain development of the mental processes and effects on behavior.
B) Describe how people learn and act.
C) Link internal thought processes with behavior.
D) Explain normal human growth and development.