Author Question: A toddler shows fear and begins to cry when her parent leaves her at day care. According to ... (Read 29 times)

drink · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

A toddler shows fear and begins to cry when her parent leaves her at day care. According to Havighurst, which developmental task would this child be exhibiting?

1. Building wholesome attitudes toward oneself
2. Learning to get along with age-mates
3. Learning to relate emotionally
4. Achieving personal independence

Question 2

A parent brings a child to the clinic with concerns about the child's inability to sit alone. The nurse explains that development is based on in-born timetables and the child will be most likely able to meet this milestone at a specific time.

The nurse is basing this information on which theory of growth and development?
1. Havighurst's theory
2. Task theory
3. Psychosocial theory
4. Maturational theory

nicoleclaire22 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 3
Rationale 1: This task is part of the middle childhood age period and would not be appropriate for this child.
Rationale 2: This task is part of the middle childhood age period and would not be appropriate for this child.
Rationale 3: A toddler would be in the infancy and early childhood age period, of which learning to relate emotionally to parents, siblings, and other people is a developmental task.
Rationale 4: This task is part of the middle childhood age period and would not be appropriate for this child.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 4
Rationale 1: Havighurst, in his developmental task theory, described growth and development occurring during six stages, each associated with 6 to 10 tasks to be learned.
Rationale 2: Havighurst, in his developmental task theory, described growth and development occurring during six stages, each associated with 6 to 10 tasks to be learned.
Rationale 3: Psychosocial theory is focused on the development of personality, not physical development.
Rationale 4: The maturational theory (Arnold Gesell) postulates that child development is a maturational process based on an in-born timetable. Although children benefit from experience, they will achieve maturational milestones such as rolling over, sitting, and walking at specific times.