The nurse is seeing a pregnant woman 25 years of age. The woman's partner is very caring and loving, but has decided that he does not want to be a father, and so has left the relationship
The woman is determined to raise her child alone and says, "I will never let myself be hurt like that again." According to Gilligan's theory, on which level is this woman?
A) Level 1: Selfishness
B) Level 2: Undifferentiated Faith
C) Level 3: Goodness
D) Level 4: Nonviolence
Ans: A
Level 1 of Gilligan's theory says that relationships are often disappointing, and as a result, a woman might isolate herself to avoid getting hurt. Undifferentiated faith is part of Fowler's theory, not Gilligan's. Goodness is Level 2 of Gilligan's theory and says that acceptance by others is very important. Nonviolence is Gilligan's Level 3, and it says that nonviolence has to do with all judgments and decisions.
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