Erikson
Piaget
Kohlberg
G & D Kids
G & D Adults
100

This psychosocial stage occurs during infancy and develops when caregivers consistently meet the infant's needs.

Trust vs. Mistrust

100

Infants learn about the world primarily through their senses and motor activity during this stage.

Sensorimotor

100

This Stage behavior is motivated by avoiding punishment.

Punishment and Obedience Orientation

100

A caregiver should position an infant's car seat chest clip at this location.

armpit level

100

Taking five or more medications increases an older adult's risk for this major safety concern.

Falls

200

A toddler is constantly saying "No!" and insisting on feeding themselves. This Erikson stage explains the behavior.

Autonomy vs. Shame and Doubt

200

Believing the moon follows the car home is an example of this concept.

Animism

200

A child cleans their room only because they will receive extra screen time. This is which Kohlberg stage?


Instrumental (Reward) Orientation

200

This type of play is expected in toddlers, where children play beside but not with each other.

Parallel Play

200

Discrimination based solely on an individual's age is known as this.

Ageism

300

An 11-year-old who feels discouraged because of repeated poor grades is struggling with this psychosocial stage.

Industry vs. Inferiority

300

A school-age child understands that the amount of water remains the same after it is poured into a taller glass because they have developed this cognitive ability.

Conservation

300

A teenager follows school rules because they want teachers and classmates to think they are a "good student." This represents which stage?

Stage 3: Good Boy/Good Girl Orientation

300

This type of play is expected in preschool-aged children and involves children interacting together with shared goals and activities.

Cooperative Play

300

A 60-year-old client has not had a menstrual period for 12 consecutive months. This reproductive milestone has occurred.  

Menopause 

400

This developmental stage is characterized by establishing close relationships while maintaining independence.

Intimacy vs. Isolation

400

A 16-year-old solving algebra problems and discussing ethical dilemmas demonstrates this cognitive stage.

Formal Operational

400

A nurse follows hospital policy because maintaining rules and order is necessary for patient safety. This demonstrates which stage?

Law and Order Orientation

400

A preschool child who begins bedwetting during hospitalization is demonstrating this normal response to stress.

Regression

400

A family adapts to the loss of a loved one by communicating openly, seeking counseling, and supporting one another. This family characteristic is called:

Resiliency

500

An 90-year-old proudly reflects on a meaningful life with few regrets, demonstrating successful completion of this stage.  

Integrity vs. Despair

500

Thinking only from one's own perspective and assuming everyone sees the world the same way is called this.

Egocentrism

500

A person believes an unfair law should be changed because protecting human rights is more important than following the law. This represents which stage?

Social Contract

500

This Erikson stage is promoted when school-age children participate in group projects with assigned responsibilities.

Industry vs. Inferiority

500

What does SPICES stand for?

Sleep disorders, problems with eating, incontinence, confusion, evidence of falls, skin breakdown

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