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Awilson837

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What are characteristics of middle adolescence (1517 years) with regard to relationships with peers? (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. Behavioral standards set by peer group
  b. Acceptance of peers extremely important
  c. Seeks peer affiliations to counter instability
  d. Exploration of ability to attract opposite sex
  e. Peer group recedes in importance in favor of individual friendship

Question 2

The nurse is caring for children on an adolescent-only unit. What growth and development milestones should the nurse expect from 11- and 14-year-old adolescents? (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. Self-centered with increased narcissism
  b. No major conflicts with parents
  c. Established abstract thought process
  d. Have a rich, idealistic fantasy life
  e. Highly value conformity to group norms
  f. Secondary sexual characteristics appear



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Answer to Question 1

ANS: A, B, D
Characteristics of middle adolescence relationships with peers include behavioral standards set by the peer group, acceptance of peers is extremely important, and exploration of the ability to attract opposite sex. Seeking peer affiliations to counter instability is a characteristic of early adolescence relationships with peers. Peer groups receding in importance in favor of individual friendships is characteristic of late adolescence relationships with peers.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B, E, F
Growth and development milestones in the 11- to 14-year-old age group include minimal conflicts with parents (compared with the 15- to 17-year-old age group), a high value placed on conformity to the norm, and the appearance of secondary sexual characteristics. Self-centeredness and narcissism are seen in the 15- to 17-year-old age group along with a rich and idealistic fantasy life. Abstract thought processes are not well established until the 18- to 20-year-old age group.





 

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