Maternity & Pediatrics Chp. 20

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    Which stage applies to the adolescence according to Erik Erikson?

    • Industry VS Inferiority
    • Initiative VS Quilt
    • Identity VS Role Diffusion
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Explore key developmental stages in adolescence with the Maternity & Pediatrics Chp. 20 quiz. Assess your understanding of age-related changes, Erik Erikson's psychosocial stages, and major tasks during adolescence. Ideal for students in pediatrics and psychology.

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  • 2. 

    Conformity (action in accord with prevailing social standards, attitudes, practices, ect.) is one of the strongest needs of the adolescent in society, and its strength often overrides cultural or traditional patterns.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    The explanation for the given correct answer is that during adolescence, individuals have a strong need to conform to social standards and norms. This need for conformity often surpasses cultural or traditional patterns, as adolescents strive to fit in and be accepted by their peers. Therefore, it is true that conformity is one of the strongest needs of adolescents in society.

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  • 3. 

    The older adolescent thinks about the feature and is generally idealistic?

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    The statement suggests that older adolescents tend to think about the future and have idealistic views. This means that they are more likely to have long-term goals, aspirations, and a positive outlook on life. This is often a common characteristic of this age group as they start to plan for their future and explore their dreams and ambitions.

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  • 4. 

    Adolescent are    ? -  ?  years of age.

    Correct Answer
    12-18
    12 to 18
    between 12 and 18
    between 12 to 18
    between 12-18
    Explanation
    Adolescents are individuals who are between the ages of 12 and 18. This period of development is characterized by significant physical, emotional, and cognitive changes as children transition into adulthood.

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  • 5. 

    Adolescence is defined as which of the following?

    • Period of life begining with growth and emotional maturity and ending with cessation secondary sex characteristics.

    • Period of life beginning with the appearance of secondary sex characteristics and ending with cessation of growth and emotional maturity.

    • Period of life begining with the sexual urges and ending with cessation of maturity.

    Correct Answer
    A. Period of life beginning with the appearance of secondary sex characteristics and ending with cessation of growth and emotional maturity.
    Explanation
    Adolescence is the period of life that starts with the appearance of secondary sex characteristics, such as the development of breasts or facial hair, and ends with the cessation of growth and emotional maturity. This definition encompasses the physical changes that occur during puberty, as well as the psychological and emotional development that takes place during this stage of life. It recognizes that adolescence is a time of transition and growth, both physically and emotionally, before reaching adulthood.

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  • 6. 

    What is the first stage of adolescents, and what age group does it apply to?

    • Early Adolescents, 12-13

    • Preadolescents, 10-13

    • Late Adolescents, 12-13

    Correct Answer
    A. Preadolescents, 10-13
    Explanation
    Early Adolescents/Preadolescents are 10-13 years old, even though adolescents are referred to as 12-18 years old. Preadolescents is determined by puberty, the stage in which reproductive organs become functional and secondary sex characteristics develop.

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  • 7. 

    Major tasks of the Adolescence include 

    • Separating from family

    • Establishing intimacy

    • Establishing Identity

    • Separating from friends

    • Initiating intimacy

    • Developing career choices for economic indepence

    Correct Answer(s)
    A. Separating from family
    A. Establishing Identity
    A. Initiating intimacy
    A. Developing career choices for economic indepence
    Explanation
    During adolescence, individuals go through various developmental tasks. Separating from family is an important task as it involves establishing independence and autonomy from parents. Establishing identity is another crucial task, where individuals explore and develop a sense of self and their place in society. Initiating intimacy refers to the development of close and meaningful relationships with others. Developing career choices for economic independence is also a significant task as it involves making decisions about future education and employment to achieve financial stability and independence.

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