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A nursing student is learning about Erikson's theory of psychosocial development. Which statement made by the
client indicates 'Initiative versus Guilt' stage?
"See, I have got highest marks among all my friends in the class."
"My child likes to fantasize and tries out new characters every day."'
"I give healthy finger foods to my baby so that he or she can pick it up and eat it by himself or herself."
"Look, I have learnt the numbers between 1 to 1000 and my teacher says that I am the best student." -
ANSWER>"My child likes to fantasize and tries out new characters every day."
, According to Erikson's theory of psychosocial development, in the Initiative versus Guilt stage, children like to
pretend and try out new roles. An example of this stage is a kid who likes to fantasize and tries out new characters
every day. A child who talks about receiving the highest test scores among his or her friends in class is in the
Industry versus Inferiority stage. A baby who can pick up and independently eat healthy foods is in the Autonomy
versus Sense of Shame and Doubt stage. A child who has learned the numbers between 1 and 1000 and is proud of
being congratulated by the teacher is in the Industry versus Inferiority stage.
A nurse is recollecting Sigmund Freud's psychoanalytical model of personality development. What are the
characteristics of the genital stage according to this model? Select all that apply.
The focus of pleasure changes to the anal zone.
Sexual urges are directed outside the family circle.
Unresolved sexual conflicts resurface during this stage.
An individual may resolve the sexual conflicts at this stage.