A young adult has a realistic sense of self, a commitment to reasonable career goals, a satisfying intimate-partner relationship, and a circle of loyal friends
This person says, "I volunteer for important projects in my community." The nurse can draw which conclusion?
a. There is lack of mastery of critical tasks associated with the stage of industry versus inferiority.
b. Mastery of critical tasks associated with the stage of identity versus role diffusion is evident.
c. Fear of criticism and affection affect mastery of critical tasks associated with intimacy.
d. The person vacillates between dependence and independence.
B
Adult behavior reflecting mastery of the critical tasks associated with the stage of identity versus role diffusion includes confident sense of self, emotional stability, commitment to career planning, sense of having a place in society, establishing a relationship with the opposite sex, fidelity to friends, and development of personal values. The behaviors given in the scenario are not indicators of any of the other options.
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