The Parent of a 5­year­old Child Who Has Just Begun

question 7

Multiple Choice

The parent of a 5­year­old child who has just begun kindergarten expresses concern
that the child will have difficulty adjusting to the birth of a sibling. What will the primary care pediatric nurse practitioner recommend?

• A) Allowing the child opportunities to discuss feelings about the baby
• B) Giving the child specific baby care tasks to promote sibling bonding
• C) Having snack time with the child each day to discuss the school day
• D) Providing reassurance that the sibling will not replace the child

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Definitions:

Prosocial Behavior

Actions intended to benefit others, including helping, sharing, and showing compassion.

Evolutionary Theory

A theory which posits that species change over time through natural selection and genetic variations.

Social Cognitive Theories

A theoretical framework that emphasizes the importance of observational learning, imitation, and modeling in the development of behavior.

Gender-role Development

The process by which individuals learn and acquire the behaviors, attitudes, and values considered appropriate for males or females in their culture.