A nurse who uses Havighurst's theory of development is assessing a young adult. What question does the nurse ask to provide the most relevant information about this person's successful negotiation of this developmental stage?
a. "Do you find yourself doing familiar tasks in new ways to accomplish them?"
b. "Please count backwards from 100 by 7s, such as 100, 93, and so on."
c. "What occupation have you chosen for your life's work?"
d. "Do you still have a good relationship with your parents and siblings?"
ANS: C
According to Havighurst, one of the tasks of the young adult is to select an occupation. Changing the way one performs familiar tasks is seen in the middle adult stage. Seriation activities test fluid intelligence and are often used in middle adulthood. Although for Havighurst, achieving emotional independence from parents is important, that does not preclude having a good relationship with them.
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