The nurse observes a 3-year-old child willingly sharing a stuffed animal with a sibling. According to Peplau, which psychological stage of development should the nurse determine that this child has completed?

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According to Peplau's theory, the stage of "Learning to delay satisfaction" occurs around the age of 3, where children begin to understand that they cannot always have what they want immediately and start to develop patience and the ability to share with others.

The Nurse Observes a 3-Year-Old Child Willingly Sharing a Stuffed