The nurse discusses child-proofing the home for safety with the mother of a 9-month-old infant.
Which statement made by the mother would indicate an unsafe behavior?

Choice A rationale:

A. Animism Animism is the attribution of human characteristics, such as feelings or intentions, to inanimate objects or natural phenomena. This choice does not describe the scenario where the child believes a nickel has more value than a dime based on their own interpretation. This choice is incorrect.

Choice B rationale:

B. Artificialism Artificialism, as described in Piaget's theory, is the belief that natural objects and events are created by people or are made by humans. In this scenario, the child's perception that a nickel has more value than a dime due to their own reasoning aligns with the concept of artificialism. This choice is correct.

Choice C rationale:

C. Egocentrism Egocentrism in Piaget's theory refers to a child's difficulty in taking the perspective of others. While it is a common feature of preoperational thinking, it is not the best description of the scenario where the child is attributing value based on their understanding of artificialism. This choice is incorrect.

Choice D rationale:

D. Intuition Intuition does not directly relate to the child's belief about the value of a nickel and a dime in this context. Intuition involves making decisions or forming judgments without the need for conscious reasoning, which is not the primary aspect of the child's perception in this scenario. This choice is incorrect. .

Choice A rationale:

The nurse can anticipate that the 3-year-old child might become angry, and a physical response might ensue when another child approaches and wants to play with the same toy. This is a common behavior in young children when they are learning to share and negotiate social interactions.

Choice B rationale:

While some children may choose to ignore the toy and move on to something else when approached by another child, this is not the behavior that is typically anticipated in this situation.

Choice C rationale:

Anticipating that the child will give up the toy and then not play anymore is less likely. Most children at this age may have some difficulty sharing initially, but it's an important developmental milestone to learn how to share and take turns.

Choice D rationale:

It is less common for a 3-year-old child to play well with another child immediately when they both want the same toy. More often, there may be a period of negotiation and learning to share through guidance and support from adults. .