Which theory or concept does a psychiatric nurse consider to be ...

[mckennatimberlake]

Which theory or concept does a psychiatric nurse consider to be most closely aligned with Erikson's developmental theory?
 
  1. Freud's psychosexual stages
  2. Freud's behaviorist concepts
  3. Sullivan's stages of interpersonal development
  4. Maslow's theory of self-actualization and hierarchy of needs

Question 2

A 74-year-old male patient is distressed that he has not accomplished all that he hoped to in his life. Based on Erikson's developmental stages, which conflict does the nurse consider this patient to be experiencing?
 
  1. Integrity vs. despair
  2. Generativity vs. stagnation
  3. Identity vs. identity confusion
  4. Autonomy vs. shame and doubt

[amandalm]

Answer to Question 1

Answer: 3
Explanation: Like Erikson, Sullivan believed that learning and development occur across the life span and that individuals can relearn tasks previously unaccomplished at earlier stages of life. Freud believed all developmental tasks were accomplished by a certain age, and tasks that remained unaccomplished resulted in fixation and caused lifelong psychiatric problems. Freud did not develop behaviorist concepts; furthermore, behaviorist concepts do not account for developmental tasks. Maslow proposed an order of basic human needs that were not linked to developmental stages or tasks. According to Maslow, physiologic needs must be met before higher-level needs such as self-esteem and self-actualization.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: 1
Explanation: Integrity vs. despair occurs during late adulthood and involves finding satisfaction or dissatisfaction from examining one's past. Generativity vs. stagnation happens during middle adulthood and involves accomplishment and concern for future generations. Identity vs. identity confusion is characteristic of an adolescent developing a sense of self. Autonomy vs. shame and doubt is the toddler's developmental stage.