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Ebrown · **on:** Jun 28, 2018

Based on Erikson's developmental theory, what is the major developmental task of the adolescent?

A) Gaining independence
B) Finding an identity
C) Coordinating information
D) Mastering motor skills

Question 2

When describing the various changes that occur in organ systems during adolescence, what would the nurse include?

A) Significant increase in brain size
B) Ossification completed later in girls
C) Decrease in heart rate
D) Decrease in activity of sebaceous glands

nyrave · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 28, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Ans: B
According to Erikson, it is during adolescence that teenagers achieve a sense of identity. The toddler developed a sense of trust in infancy and is ready to give up dependence and to assert his or her sense of control and autonomy. The psychosocial task of the preschool years is establishing a sense of initiative versus guilt by mastering skills. In the school-age years the child develops concrete operations and is able to assimilate and coordinate information about the world from different dimensions.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: C
During adolescence, the heart rate decreases while the systolic blood pressure increases. Brain growth continues, but the size of the brain does not increase significantly. Ossification is more advanced in girls and occurs at an earlier age. Sebaceous gland activity increases during adolescence.