The nurse assesses the spirituality of an adolescent. What are normal moral and spiritual milestones in this age group? Select all that apply.

Adolescents can understand the concepts of right and wrong and are developing a conscience.

Adolescents will base their actions on the avoidance of punishment and the attainment of pleasure.

Adolescents develop their own set of morals and values and question the status quo.

Adolescents undergo the process of developing their own set of morals at different rates.

Adolescents are able to understand and incorporate into their behavior the concept of the "golden rule."

Adolescents are more interested in the spiritualism of their religion than in the actual practices of their religion.

Answer and Explanation

Correct Answer : A,C,D,E

A.   Adolescents typically develop a deeper understanding of morality and develop their conscience during this stage.
B.   While adolescents may seek pleasure and avoid punishment, this is not necessarily a moral milestone but rather a characteristic of behavior influenced by developmental stages.
C.   Adolescents start to question established norms and develop their own set of morals and values.
D.   Adolescents undergo the process of developing their own set of morals at different rates, which reflects individual differences and influences from peers, family, and society.
E.   Understanding and incorporating the "golden rule" (treating others as you would like to be treated) is a significant moral milestone for adolescents.
F.   While some adolescents may become more interested in the spiritual aspects of their religion, this is not universally true for all adolescents and therefore not a specific milestone.

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Correct Answer is C

Explanation

A. Toddlers are typically not yet focused on peer approval as a developmental task.
B. While safety and security are important for toddlers, they are not the primary focus driving the behavior described.
C. Toddlers are asserting their need for independence and control over their environment, leading to behaviors such as tantrums when limits are set.
D. Love and belonging are important for all ages but are not the primary focus driving the behavior described.

A. Magical thinking B. Transduction C. Centration D. Animism

Correct Answer is A

Explanation

A. This is a cognitive process in which children believe that their thoughts or wishes can cause events to happen. It is common in preschoolers who have not yet developed logical reasoning skills.

B. Transduction involves making connections between events that occur sequentially but may not have a causal relationship. The girl's statement doesn't demonstrate this.
C. Centration refers to focusing on only one aspect of a situation while ignoring others. The girl's statement involves attributing emotions to the sky rather than focusing solely on her own pain.
D. Animism is the attribution of life and feelings to inanimate objects.

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