Erikson's Stages of Psychosocial Development
Question: Occurs from Birth to 18 months; Erikson's 1st stage of Development;
Caregiver must provide basic needs. To resolve this stage needs must be met.
Answer: Trust vs. Mistrust
Question: Age: 3-6 years old; Child explores the world and their abilities; Positive
reinforcement leads to a sense of purpose.
Answer: Initiative vs. Guilt
Question: Which of the following would be examples of positive reinforcers? (Select all
that apply.)
A. Clapping for a child who successfully used the toilet
B. Offering praise for a child who behaved in a store
C. Taking a child to the playground after a positive teacher report
D. Placing a child in time-out for misbehavior.
E. Stickers for positive play with peers.
Answer: A, B, C, E
Question: How is the toddler's need for autonomy best met?
A. The parents' consistently meeting the child's needs
B. Encouraging imaginative play
C. Allowing the child limited choices
D. Promoting experimentation to determine cause and effect
Answer: C. Allowing the child limited choices
Question: A 13-year-old child states, "I don't know if I want to go to college or start
working after high school." Which stage of psychosocial development is indicated by
this child's uncertainty?
A. Intimacy vs. isolation
B. Ego integrity vs. despair
C. Identity vs. role confusion
D. Generativity vs. stagnation
Answer: C. Identity vs. role confusion
Question: Age: 18-40; Erikson's 6th Stage of Development; Young adults have achieved
a sense of identity and have set a path for where they are going. The main task of this
phase is to develop an intimate and trusting relationship with another person (Physical
, and emotional intimacy); People who fail at developing such a relationship may retreat
into isolation.
Answer: Intimacy vs. Isolation
Question: Which step(s) can nurses and health care providers take to remove barriers to
identifying and treating victims of domestic violence? (Select all that apply.)
A. Call the police.
B. Ask about abuse.
C. Ask for proof of domestic violence.
D. Screen for domestic violence with all patients.
E. Disregard reported abuse in spouses.
Answer: B, D
Question: Age: 40-65; Erikson's 7th Stage of Development; More concerned with
leaving behind a legacy that'll continue after their death; If the person fails to grow
during this phase, the result may be stagnation with self-absorption (egocentric
behavior) and self-indulgence. Depression
Answer: Generativity vs. Stagnation
Question: Age: 65-Death; It is either they are happy with their life, or they are upset
about it? Person reviews life events and accepts the finality of death.
Answer: Integrity vs. Despair
Piaget's Stages of Cognitive Development
Question: The school health nurse is teaching a group of teachers about promoting the
mental health of school-age children. Which action made by the teachers promotes a
sense of industry among the children?
A. Separating children during tasks
B. Basing a reward structure on evidence of mastery
C. Giving grades and gifts for satisfactory performances
D. Comparing the performances of children with one another
Answer: C. Giving grades and gifts for satisfactory performances.
Question: An 8-year-old child is being prepared for surgery the next day. How should
the nurse present preoperative instructions to this child?
A. By repeating instructions often
B. By providing time for needle play
C. By using several abstract examples