Practice Question
A nurse in the pediatric clinic is discussing Piaget's theory of cognitive development with a newly licensed nurse. The nurse should review which of the following types of thinking that occur during adolescent development?
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Correct Answer:
Egocentric thinking
Rationale:
🧠 According to Jean Piaget's theory of cognitive development, adolescents (approximately ages 11 and older) are in the formal operational stage, which is characterized by the development of abstract thinking.
🧠 At this stage, adolescents can think about hypotheticals, future possibilities, moral dilemmas, and abstract concepts such as justice or freedom.
🧠 They are capable of logical reasoning, deductive thinking, and systematically solving problems.
🧠 This cognitive advancement enables them to participate in complex discussions and to understand perspectives beyond their own experiences, which significantly influences their social behavior, decision-making, and emotional development.
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Question Details
- Category: RN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: ATI Exam(s)
- Domain: RN ATI Pediatrics
- Answer Choices: 4