The Parents of a 3-Month-Old Ask the Nurse What Behaviour

question 9

Multiple Choice

The parents of a 3-month-old ask the nurse what behaviour they should expect.The nurse informs the parents that the child will be able to do which one of the following?

• A) Say "Da-da."
• B) Smile responsively.
• C) Distinguish between a stranger and a familiar person.
• D) Play peek-a-boo games.

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Definitions:

Autonomy versus Shame and Doubt

A stage in Erik Erikson's theory of psychosocial development where toddlers learn to exercise will and do things independently, leading to a sense of autonomy, or they doubt their abilities, leading to feelings of shame and doubt.

Industry versus Inferiority

Erikson's fourth stage of psychosocial development, where children learn to master tasks and develop a sense of competency or inadequacy based on their successes or failures.

Identity Achievement

The stage in identity development where an individual has explored various options and made firm commitments to certain values, beliefs, and goals.

Marcia

A theory developed by James Marcia that categorizes an individual's progress toward their identity in terms of crisis and commitment across different life areas.