Author Question: A nursing student is visiting a third-grade class to observe growth and development in action and ... (Read 98 times)

stevenposner · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

A nursing student is visiting a third-grade class to observe growth and development in action and does assessments on the children. They are learning to think logically and to classify and relate objects and ideas.

According to Erikson, in what developmental stage are they?

A) Industry versus inferiority
B) Latency
C) Acceptance of deity
D) Concrete operational

Question 2

The nursing student is visiting a middle school with an assignment to observe and visit with students while walking around with the school nurse.

Then nursing student is interested to learn that some students seem to be rebelling against authority figures like teachers and parents. The nursing student recalls that, according to Erikson's theory, this is not abnormal behavior. To which stage of Erikson's theory does this behavior belong?

A) Identity versus role confusion
B) Industry versus inferiority
C) Initiative versus guilt
D) Autonomy versus shame

Hikerman221 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Ans: A

Third graders are in Erikson's industry versus inferiority stage. Focusing on the end result of achievements, the school-aged child gains pleasure from finishing projects and receiving recognition for accomplishments. Concrete operational is Piaget's theory for school-aged children. Latency is Freud's theory. Acceptance of a deity is a developmental theory belonging to Fowler.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: A

Trying on roles and even rebellion are considered normal behaviors as the adolescent acquires a sense of self and decides what direction will be taken in life. Role confusion occurs when the adolescent is unable to establish identity and a sense of direction. The other choices are different stages of Erikson's theory.