Based on the Theory of Erikson, the Nurse Advises That

question 48

Multiple Choice

Based on the theory of Erikson, the nurse advises that the best discipline for an adolescent would be to:

• A) make him get a job.
• B) increase his household chores.
• C) implement a long period of "time-out."
• D) "ground" him and deprive him of contact with friends.

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Definitions:

Positivist

A philosophical stance asserting that genuine knowledge is exclusively derived from sensory experience and positive verification, often associated with the empirical research methods in psychology.

Conscientious

Characterizing someone who is diligent, careful, and thorough, often with a strong sense of duty and responsibility.

Boundary Condition

Conditions at the limits or borders of a specific area or system that are used to determine its behavior or solutions.

Trait Observability

Pertains to how easily an individual's personality traits can be perceived and recognized by others.