A 16-year-old excitedly tells his parents that he was offered a ...

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A 16-year-old excitedly tells his parents that he was offered a part-time job. Which response represents an effective problem-solving approach for his parents?
 
  a. Your studies are too important for you to have a part-time job.
  b. When we went to high school, academics were the adolescent's priority.
  c. We want you to put your earnings in a savings account.
  d. How do you think you will manage your school work and a job?

Question 2

The nurse is planning care of an adolescent. What psychosocial task does the nurse understand is important for the adolescent to develop?
 
  a. A sense of initiative
  b. A sense of industry
  c. A sense of identity
  d. A sense of involvement

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Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
An effective approach to help adolescents learn to solve problems is for parents to guide them in exploring alternatives.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
Psychosocial milestones that must be accomplished during adolescence include the five Isimage of self, identity, independence, interpersonal relationships, and intellectual maturity.