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144. An 89-year-old previously independent individual suddenly becomes unable to manage their daily medications and personal hygiene after a recent hospitalization. What is the urgent clinical action?

A. Assume they have developed dementia overnight.
B. Assess for delirium, medication changes, or new medical conditions, and implement immediate safety and support measures.
C. This is an irreversible decline.
D. Immediately place them in a nursing home.
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Jun 6, 2026

145. A debate about the role of early childhood experiences in shaping adult personality is ongoing. From a critical developmental perspective, what is the contemporary understanding?

A. Early experiences solely determine personality.
B. Adult personality is solely a product of conscious choices.
C. Early experiences are influential but not deterministic, with ongoing development and plasticity.
D. Personality is fixed at birth.
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Jun 6, 2026

146. A 4-month-old infant is not able to hold their head steady when pulled to a sitting position. What is a clinical concern?

A. Normal developmental variation.
B. Potential delay in gross motor development.
C. The infant is just lazy.
D. Lack of environmental stimulation.
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Jun 6, 2026

149. A child’s mother used cocaine during pregnancy. What is a critical potential long-term developmental impact on the child?

A. Accelerated physical growth.
B. Increased risk of behavioral problems, attention deficits, and cognitive impairments.
C. Enhanced fine motor skills.
D. No significant impact if the child is well-fed.
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Jun 6, 2026

150. A child with severe depression is prescribed an antidepressant. What is a medicinal consideration in developmental psychology?

A. Antidepressants are not effective in children.
B. The potential for side effects, the need for gradual titration, and the importance of combining medication with psychotherapy.
C. Antidepressants should be given for life.
D. Children are immune to withdrawal symptoms.
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138. A 62-year-old individual is facing retirement and feels uncertain about their purpose without their professional role. What is a clinical approach to support them?

A. Tell them retirement is a time to relax.
B. Encourage exploration of new roles, hobbies, and community involvement to foster a sense of generativity.
C. Focus only on their past achievements.
D. Dismiss their feelings as temporary.
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139. A pregnant woman tests positive for Zika virus. What is the critical developmental concern for the fetus?

A. Increased risk of preterm birth only.
B. Significant risk of microcephaly and severe neurological abnormalities.
C. Minor skin rash at birth.
D. No known impact on fetal development.
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Jun 6, 2026

126. A 6-year-old child demonstrates empathy, sharing toys and comforting a peer who is crying. This aligns with what aspect of social-emotional development?

A. Preoperational egocentrism.
B. Prosocial behavior.
C. Theory of mind deficit.
D. Initiative vs. guilt.
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128. A 48-year-old individual feels a strong drive to mentor younger colleagues and has started volunteering at a local charity. According to Erikson, what psychosocial crisis are they navigating?

A. Identity vs. Role Confusion.
B. Intimacy vs. Isolation.
C. Generativity vs. Stagnation.
D. Ego Integrity vs. Despair.
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Jun 6, 2026

129. A pregnant woman is diagnosed with gestational diabetes. What is a critical potential developmental impact on the fetus?

A. Accelerated brain development.
B. Macrosomia (large birth weight) and increased risk of childhood obesity and type 2 diabetes.
C. No impact if managed well.
D. Delayed physical growth.
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Jun 6, 2026

130. A child with severe behavioral challenges is prescribed antipsychotic medication. What is a medicinal consideration in developmental psychology?

A. Antipsychotics are harmless for children.
B. The potential for significant metabolic side effects (weight gain, metabolic syndrome) and the need for careful monitoring and risk-benefit analysis.
C. Behavioral interventions are always secondary to medication.
D. Long-term use of antipsychotics in children is always recommended.
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131. A 1-year-old infant is not yet crawling or babbling. What is the urgent developmental concern?

A. These milestones are highly variable.
B. Potential developmental delay requiring immediate screening and intervention.
C. The child is just observing their surroundings.
D. It is a sign of superior intelligence.
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