Psychiatric Nursing: Contemporary Practice 6th Edition - Psychosocial Theoretic Basis of Psychiatric Nursing Related

Review Psychiatric Nursing: Contemporary Practice 6th Edition - Psychosocial Theoretic Basis of Psychiatric Nursing related questions and content

The nurse is assessing a young adult and determines that the individual has achieved successful resolution of the previous stage of growth and development, evidenced by demonstrating which of the following?

  • A. Drive and hope
  • B. Direction and purpose
  • C. Devotion and fidelity
  • D. Production and care
Correct Answer: C

Rationale: In Erikson?s psychosocial development theory, young adults (intimacy vs. isolation stage) build on the adolescent stage (identity vs. role confusion). Successful resolution of the adolescent stage results in devotion and fidelity, reflecting a strong sense of identity. Drive and hope, direction and purpose, and production and care relate to other stages.