The nurse working in an adult medical clinic wishes to learn more abou

The nurse working in an adult medical clinic wishes to learn more about a developmental theory that focuses on the adult years. The nurse investigates different possibilities and selects the theo-ry proposed by:

1. Gould
2. Piaget
3. Freud
4. Chess and Thomas

ANSWER

ANS: 1
Gould’s theory of psychosocial development specifically focuses on the adult years. Piaget’s theory focused on cognitive development throughout the life span. Freud’s psychosexual theory focused on personality development throughout the life span. The theory of Chess and Thomas focused on development from childhood to early adulthood.