The community nurse develops an educational program that focuses on the developmental tasks of adults ages 50 to 60
Which developmental task accomplishment within Gould's theory should the nurse highlight?
A) Self-reflection
B) Personalities are seen as set
C) Adjustment to decreasing physical capacities
D) Period of transformation
Answer: D
According to Gould, the seventh stage is experienced by those ages 50-60 and is a period of transformation. Gould's theory states that personalities are set at ages 43-50, in stage six. Adjusting to decreasing physical capacities is a part of Peck's theory, and self-reflection occurs in stage five of Gould's theory, during the ages of 35 to 43.
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