The parents of Jack,3,who is in hospital,inform the nurse that their son says his prayers every night at bedtime.What would Fowler (1981)maintain about Jack's stage of spiritual development?
A)Jack may repeat a short prayer to conform to a ritual for praise and affection.
B)His own experience and imagination are mixed with his beliefs.
C)He understands spirituality through dramatic stories and myths.
D)Jack has an understanding of spirituality at a beginning level.

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Fowler (1981) describes stages of faith development, and at age 3, a child like Jack would be in the "Intuitive-Projective" stage. This stage is characterized by imitation of religious rituals and behaviors, often without a deep understanding of their meaning. Repeating prayers would be a way for Jack to conform to family rituals, possibly for praise and affection, rather than an indication of deep spiritual understanding.

The Parents of Jack,3,who Is in Hospital,inform the Nurse That