The nurse working in an adult medical clinic wishes to learn more about a developmental theory that focuses on the adult years. The nurse investigates different possibilities and selects the theo-ry proposed by which of the following theorists?
a. Gould
b. Piaget
c. Freud
d. Chess and Thomas
A
Gould's theory of psychosocial development specifically focuses on the adult years.
Piaget's theory focuses on cognitive development throughout the lifespan.
Freud's psychosexual theory focuses on personality development throughout the lifespan.
Chess and Thomas's theory focuses on development from childhood to early adulthood.
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