A nursing student is assisting the school nurse with a middle school health fair. The student does height and weight assessments on the students
As the nursing student assess them, the student observes that the students are able to use deductive reasoning and think in abstract ways. According to Piaget, in what development stage are they?
A) Genital
B) Identity versus role confusion
C) Formal operational
D) Gender role acceptance
Ans: C
Piaget owns the formal operational theory stage that is characterized by the use of abstract thinking and deductive reasoning. Freud's theory of the genital stage indicates sexual interest can be expressed in overt sexual relationships. Sexual pressures and conflicts typically cause turmoil as the adolescent makes adjustments in relationships. Identity versus role confusion is Erikson's stage for adolescents. The stage of gender role acceptance belongs to Havighurst.
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