Asked by Tiyania LaShay on May 22, 2024
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A 26-month-old child displays negative behaviors. The parent says, "My child refuses toilet training and shouts, 'No!' when given direction. What do you think is wrong?" Select the nurse's best reply.
A) "This is normal for your child's age. The child is striving for independence."
B) "The child needs firmer control. Punish the child for disobedience and say, 'No.'"
C) "There may be developmental problems. Most children are toilet trained by age 2 years."
D) "Some undesirable attitudes are developing. A child psychologist can help you develop a remedial plan."
Toilet Training
The process of teaching a young child to use the toilet for urination and defecation.
Negative Behaviors
Actions or reactions that are detrimental to an individual's mental or physical well-being, or disruptive to a social or work environment.
- Spot behaviors demonstrating lingering psychosocial conflicts.
- Absorb the importance of cognitive behavioral therapy in the adjustment of maladaptive mental schemas.
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mercy nthigaMay 26, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
These negative behaviors are typical of a child around the age of 2 years whose developmental task is to develop autonomy. The incorrect options indicate the child's behavior is abnormal.
Learning Objectives
- Spot behaviors demonstrating lingering psychosocial conflicts.
- Absorb the importance of cognitive behavioral therapy in the adjustment of maladaptive mental schemas.
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