A school nurse is working with teachers in helping them address the developmental needs of grade school students, according to Erikson's theory of industry versus inferiority. Which activities should the nurse suggest?
1. Providing time for running and playing sports, such as basketball, to increase gross motor skills
2. Allowing "pretend" time during their classes, such as for dress-up or role-playing activities
3. Presenting diversity in culture and practices as part of classroom study
4. Helping them develop skills needed in the adult world, such as allowance budgeting
Correct Answer: 4
Rationale 1: Gross motor skills should be the focus of the preschool child. Understanding diversity, role preference, and performance is the task of the adolescent.
Rationale 2: Make-believe and pretend opportunities should be the focus of the preschool child.
Rationale 3: Understanding diversity, role preference, and performance is the task of the adolescent.
Rationale 4: School-age children are motivated by activities that provide a sense of worth. They concentrate on mastering skills that will help them function in the adult world.
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