{"id":2181,"date":"2024-02-21T19:44:00","date_gmt":"2024-02-21T19:44:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/?p=2181"},"modified":"2026-03-20T13:50:43","modified_gmt":"2026-03-20T21:50:43","slug":"nclex-qotd-development-theory","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/nclex-qotd-development-theory","title":{"rendered":"NCLEX-RN\u00ae Question of the Day: Development theory"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_80 ez-toc-wrap-center counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">In This Article<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/nclex-qotd-development-theory\/#The_correct_answer_to_todays_NCLEX-RN%C2%AE_Question_is%E2%80%A6\" >The correct answer to today&#8217;s NCLEX-RN\u00ae Question is&#8230;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/nclex-qotd-development-theory\/#B_Trust_versus_mistrust\" >B. Trust versus mistrust<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/nclex-qotd-development-theory\/#Major_Takeaway\" >Major Takeaway<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/nclex-qotd-development-theory\/#Incorrect_answer_explanations\" >Incorrect answer explanations<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/nclex-qotd-development-theory\/#A_Initiative_versus_guilt\" >A. Initiative versus guilt<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/nclex-qotd-development-theory\/#C_Integrity_versus_despair\" >C. Integrity versus despair<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/nclex-qotd-development-theory\/#D_Intimacy_versus_isolation\" >D. Intimacy versus isolation<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em><strong>Today&#8217;s NCLEX-RN\u00ae question of the day focuses on a nurse, in a neonatal intensive care unit (NICU), who takes into account the psychosocial development of the patients. Based on Erikson\u2019s Theory of Development, what conflict are the newborn patients likely experiencing? Can you figure it out?<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The nurse in a neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) considers the psychosocial development of the patients on this unit. According to Erikson\u2019s Theory of Development, which conflict are the newborn patients likely experiencing?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>A. Initiative versus guilt<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>B. Trust versus mistrust<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>C. Integrity versus despair<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>D. Intimacy versus isolation<\/strong>Scroll down for the correct answer!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_correct_answer_to_todays_NCLEX-RN%C2%AE_Question_is%E2%80%A6\"><\/span>The correct answer to today&#8217;s NCLEX-RN\u00ae Question is&#8230;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"B_Trust_versus_mistrust\"><\/span>B. Trust versus mistrust<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Rationale:&nbsp;<\/strong>Trust versus mistrust is the first stage of Erikson\u2019s model and occurs from birth until one year of age. &nbsp;During this stage, the infant needs physical comfort and a reliable and sensitive caregiver to establish trust in the world around them and feel the world is safe and predictable. On the other hand, the infant will experience anxiety and mistrust if they are mistreated or their needs are not reliably met.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Major_Takeaway\"><\/span>Major Takeaway<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Erikson&#8217;s theory of psychosocial development focuses on the psychosocial aspects of human development, such as personality, thinking, and behavior. Erikson described eight stages of psychosocial development, from infancy to adulthood, during each of which a client experiences opposing conflicts that they must resolve for development to be successful. The first stage occurs from birth until one year of age and is characterized as trust vs. mistrust. During this stage, the infant needs physical comfort and a reliable and sensitive caregiver to establish trust in the world around them and feel the world is safe and predictable. On the other hand, the infant will experience anxiety and mistrust if they are mistreated or their needs are not reliably met.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Incorrect_answer_explanations\"><\/span>Incorrect answer explanations<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_Initiative_versus_guilt\"><\/span>A. Initiative versus guilt<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Rationale:<\/strong>&nbsp;Initiative vs. guilt is the third stage of Erikson\u2019s model and occurs between 3 to 6 years. During this period, preschoolers experience a desire to assert control over their environment and interactions with others. As they learn to initiate activities, plan goals, and successfully master tasks, they develop self-confidence and a sense of initiative. On the other hand, a lack of praise for the child\u2019s efforts, harsh control, or being overly critical of mistakes or messiness can impair initiative development, resulting in guilt.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"C_Integrity_versus_despair\"><\/span>C. Integrity versus despair<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Rationale:&nbsp;<\/strong>Integrity versus despair is the final conflict of life, from the age of 65 years until death. During this stage, older adults contemplate their life\u2019s achievements. Looking back with contentment and happiness leads to a feeling of integrity. On the other hand, failing to achieve goals or looking back with disappointment and regret can result in bitterness and despair.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"D_Intimacy_versus_isolation\"><\/span>D. Intimacy versus isolation<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Rationale:\u00a0<\/strong>Intimacy versus isolation is the sixth stage and occurs during young adulthood, between 18 to 40. A search for meaningful, intimate, and long-term relationships with others characterizes this stage. Failure to develop significant relationships and connectedness with others can result in isolation.isolation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"614\" height=\"310\" src=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/2024-09-11T134650.907.png\" alt=\"Erikson's theory of psychosocial development\" class=\"wp-image-2185\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/2024-09-11T134650.907.png 614w, https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/2024-09-11T134650.907.png?resize=300,151 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 614px) 100vw, 614px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;________________________<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>Want more NCLEX\u00ae-style practice questions? 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