The Nurse Cautions Family Members That the Final Developmental Stage

question 1

Multiple Choice

The nurse cautions family members that the final developmental stage is ego integrity.According to Erikson,if this stage is not mastered,the older adult will:

• A) Have to repeat a previous stage.
• B) Experience despair.
• C) Be unable to advance past his or her present stage.
• D) Experience disappointment.

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Definitions:

Genomic Imprinting

A genetic phenomenon by which certain genes are expressed in a parent-specific manner, affecting the phenotype of an organism without altering the DNA sequence.

Genotype

The genetic makeup of an organism, comprising all the inherited alleles, that determines specific characteristics or traits.

Reaction Range

The genetically determined limits within which an individual's psychological traits can be shaped by environmental factors.

Language Delay

A developmental delay where a child is behind in acquiring language skills compared to their peers.