A Nursing Instructor Presents a Case Study in Which a Three-Year-Old

question 6

Multiple Choice

A nursing instructor presents a case study in which a three-year-old child is in constant motion and is unable to sit still during story time. She asks a student to evaluate this child's behavior. Which student response indicates an appropriate evaluation of the situation?

• A) "This child's behavior must be evaluated according to developmental norms."
• B) "This child has symptoms of attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder."
• C) "This child has symptoms of the early stages of autism spectrum disorder."
• D) "This child's behavior indicates possible symptoms of oppositional defiant disorder."

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Definitions:

Naturalistic Observation

A study method where participants are monitored in their usual surroundings with no alteration by the researcher.

Native Habitat

The natural environment in which a species lives and evolves.

Survey Research

A research method involving the collection of data from a predetermined group of respondents to gain information about populations or phenomena.

Experimental Method

A research methodology that involves manipulating one variable to determine if changes in one variable cause changes in another variable.