The nurse assesses the spirituality of an adolescent. What are normal moral and spiritual milestones in this age group? Select all that apply
A) Adolescents will base their actions on the avoidance of punishment and the attainment of pleasure.
B) Adolescents develop their own set of morals and values and question the status quo.
C) Adolescents undergo the process of developing their own set of morals at different rates.
D) Adolescents are more interested in the spiritualism of their religion than in the actual practices of their religion.
E) Adolescents can understand the concepts of right and wrong and are developing a conscience.
F) Adolescents are able to understand and incorporate into their behavior the concept of the "golden rule."
Ans: B, C, D
It is during the adolescent years that teenagers develop their own set of values and morals at different rates. At the beginning of this stage, teenagers begin to question the status quo. The majority of their choices are based on emotions while they are questioning societal standards. Adolescents also begin to question their formal religious practices. As they progress through adolescence, teenagers become more interested in the spiritualism of their religion than in the actual practices of their religion. The toddler will base his or her actions on the avoidance of punishment and the attainment of pleasure. The preschool child can understand the concepts of right and wrong and is developing a conscience. The school-age child is able to understand and incorporate into his behavior the concept of the "golden rule."
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