A parent brings a child to the clinic with concerns about the child's inability to sit alone. The nurse explains that development is based on in-born timetables and the child will be most likely able to meet this milestone at a specific time
The nurse is basing this information on which theory of growth and development?
1. Havighurst's theory
2. Task theory
3. Psychosocial theory
4. Maturational theory
Correct Answer: 4
Rationale 1: Havighurst, in his developmental task theory, described growth and development occurring during six stages, each associated with 6 to 10 tasks to be learned.
Rationale 2: Havighurst, in his developmental task theory, described growth and development occurring during six stages, each associated with 6 to 10 tasks to be learned.
Rationale 3: Psychosocial theory is focused on the development of personality, not physical development.
Rationale 4: The maturational theory (Arnold Gesell) postulates that child development is a maturational process based on an in-born timetable. Although children benefit from experience, they will achieve maturational milestones such as rolling over, sitting, and walking at specific times.
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