By middle adulthood, a nurse who has been in the field for 18 years has far more ____ than someone who has just completed nursing school, and so would be more likely to be selected to head a nursing staff in a hospital.

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Expertise refers to the extensive knowledge and skills acquired through experience and practice. A nurse who has been in the field for 18 years would have gained a significant amount of expertise, which increases their chances of being selected to head a nursing staff in a hospital compared to someone who has just completed nursing school. Options A, B, and C do not directly relate to the acquired knowledge and skills that come with experience, but rather refer to personality traits or cognitive processes.

By Middle Adulthood, a Nurse Who Has Been in the Field