A Young Adult Has a Realistic Sense of Self, a Commitment

question 16

Multiple Choice

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.

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Definitions:

Environmental Factors

External elements, including social, cultural, and physical conditions, that affect individuals' development and behavior.

Canalized Trait

A genetic term for a trait that is buffered against environmental variation and thus exhibits limited phenotypic variation across different environments.

Language Development

The way in which kids acquire the ability to understand and verbalize language during their early childhood.

Reaction Range

The potential variability in the expression of a trait due to environmental influences, given genetic constraints.