A Nurse Assesses That the Task of Development of Affection

question 22

Multiple Choice

A nurse assesses that the task of development of affection for and from others has been met or is in the process of being met by an infant. Which of the following observations has the nurse made?

• A) The infant smiles at mirror images.
• B) The infant makes cooing noises.
• C) The infant begins to smile socially.
• D) The infant likes to be picked up.

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Definitions:

Norbert Elias

A sociologist known for his theory of the civilizing process, which explores how manners and social norms have evolved over time.

Civilization Process

The historical development of complex societies characterized by institutional structures, technological advances, and refined cultural norms, as theorized by Norbert Elias.

Interdependence Chains

The complex series of relationships in which the actions or outcomes for one entity depend on other entities within a network or system.

Structuration Theory

This theory, developed by Anthony Giddens, explains how social practices are created and recreated through the agency of individuals within the constraints of social structure.