12 Questions
What is the purpose of using developmental theories in nursing?
To provide a framework for identifying a patient's normal developmental needs
At what life stage does rapid growth typically occur?
Infant
According to Gesell's theory of development, what does the psychoanalytical stage 'Anal' correspond to?
Toddler: 12 months to 3 years
Erik Erikson's theory of psychosocial development involves the resolution of conflicts between:
'Trust vs.' concepts at different critical stages
What is the main focus of biophysical developmental theories?
Understanding quantitative changes in structure
In the context of growth patterns, what is the typical growth pattern from head to toe known as?
'Cephalocaudal'
At what age range does the stage of 'Initiative vs. guilt' occur?
3 to 6 years
Which of the following is not one of the broad temperamental traits discussed in the text?
The silent child
During which of Piaget's stages of cognitive development does object permanence develop?
Sensorimotor - Birth to 2 years
Which level of Kohlberg's Theory of Moral Development involves Postconventional reasoning?
Level III: Postconventional reasoning
Which stage of development involves 'Intimacy vs. isolation'?
young adult
In Piaget's stages of cognitive development, at which stage can logical thought and manipulation of abstract concepts emerge?
Formal operations – 11 to 15 years
Explore the reasons behind using developmental theories in healthcare, from identifying patients' needs to guiding caregivers in interventions. Learn about different life stages from infants to school-aged children.
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