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What is the purpose of using developmental theories in nursing?
What is the purpose of using developmental theories in nursing?
- To guide caregivers in selecting appropriate interventions
- To help nurses use clinical judgment in diagnosing illnesses
- To measure the growth patterns of different body parts
- To provide a framework for identifying a patient's normal developmental needs (correct)
At what life stage does rapid growth typically occur?
At what life stage does rapid growth typically occur?
- Older adult
- Infant (correct)
- Preschool child
- School-aged child
According to Gesell's theory of development, what does the psychoanalytical stage 'Anal' correspond to?
According to Gesell's theory of development, what does the psychoanalytical stage 'Anal' correspond to?
- Toddler: 12 months to 3 years (correct)
- Infant: Birth to 12 months
- Preschool child: 3-5 years
- School-aged child: 5-12 years
Erik Erikson's theory of psychosocial development involves the resolution of conflicts between:
Erik Erikson's theory of psychosocial development involves the resolution of conflicts between:
What is the main focus of biophysical developmental theories?
What is the main focus of biophysical developmental theories?
In the context of growth patterns, what is the typical growth pattern from head to toe known as?
In the context of growth patterns, what is the typical growth pattern from head to toe known as?
At what age range does the stage of 'Initiative vs. guilt' occur?
At what age range does the stage of 'Initiative vs. guilt' occur?
Which of the following is not one of the broad temperamental traits discussed in the text?
Which of the following is not one of the broad temperamental traits discussed in the text?
During which of Piaget's stages of cognitive development does object permanence develop?
During which of Piaget's stages of cognitive development does object permanence develop?
Which level of Kohlberg's Theory of Moral Development involves Postconventional reasoning?
Which level of Kohlberg's Theory of Moral Development involves Postconventional reasoning?
Which stage of development involves 'Intimacy vs. isolation'?
Which stage of development involves 'Intimacy vs. isolation'?
In Piaget's stages of cognitive development, at which stage can logical thought and manipulation of abstract concepts emerge?
In Piaget's stages of cognitive development, at which stage can logical thought and manipulation of abstract concepts emerge?
