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31. A newborn displays the rooting, sucking, and grasping reflexes. What is the urgent developmental implication if these reflexes are absent?

A. It is normal variability in reflex presentation.
B. Possible neurological impairment requiring immediate evaluation.
C. The infant is simply sleepy.
D. The infant is developing too quickly.
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32. A 30-year-old is struggling to balance work demands with the responsibilities of young children and aging parents. According to the lifespan perspective, what is this indicative of?

A. A midlife crisis.
B. Normative developmental tasks and role strain in early adulthood.
C. A sign of poor time management.
D. A unique, pathological situation.
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34. A 7-year-old is found hiding and refusing to go to school, complaining of stomachaches every morning. What is the urgent clinical concern?

A. Malingering to avoid school.
B. Separation Anxiety Disorder or School Phobia, requiring immediate investigation.
C. Normal childhood worry.
D. Poor academic performance.
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35. A child demonstrates excellent fine motor skills but struggles with gross motor coordination, often tripping and bumping into things. What is a critical consideration for a developmental specialist?

A. Focus only on reinforcing fine motor skills.
B. Assess for specific developmental coordination disorder (DCD) or other underlying neurological issues.
C. Assume it's a temporary clumsiness.
D. Encourage more sedentary activities.
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21. An 18-month-old uses only single words and points to communicate, while peers are combining 2-3 words. What is the urgent recommendation for parents?

A. Wait and see, language develops at its own pace.
B. Seek an immediate speech-language pathology evaluation.
C. Read more books to the child.
D. Enroll the child in a preschool program.
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23. A developmental psychologist is using the “Strange Situation” experiment. What technical aspect of development is this procedure designed to assess?

A. Cognitive development.
B. Attachment style.
C. Moral reasoning.
D. Language acquisition.
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24. A 90-year-old individual living alone experiences a sudden decline in self-care, memory, and spatial orientation after a urinary tract infection. What is the urgent clinical consideration?

A. New onset dementia.
B. Delirium superimposed on potential baseline cognitive decline.
C. Normal aging.
D. Severe depression.
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25. A parent is concerned about their 15-year-old’s constant need for peer validation and engagement in risky behaviors to fit in. From a developmental perspective, what is the critical understanding of this behavior?

A. It is a sign of a pathological personality.
B. It reflects the normative adolescent drive for identity formation and peer acceptance.
C. It indicates a lack of parental discipline.
D. It is a permanent trait that will persist into adulthood.
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27. A school counselor is implementing a program to enhance resilience in middle schoolers. What technical aspect should the program focus on?

A. Developing fixed mindsets.
B. Promoting self-efficacy, coping skills, and social support.
C. Encouraging avoidance of challenges.
D. Focusing solely on academic achievement.
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12. A 14-year-old suddenly withdraws from friends, exhibits extreme mood swings, sleeps excessively, and expresses feelings of hopelessness. From a clinical perspective, what is the primary concern?

A. Normal adolescent rebellion.
B. Major Depressive Disorder, requiring prompt clinical evaluation.
C. Experimentation with drugs.
D. Academic stress.
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13. A psychologist is designing a new educational program for preschoolers. Based on Piaget’s theory of cognitive development, what technical characteristic should the program emphasize?

A. Abstract reasoning and hypothetical thinking.
B. Hands-on activities, symbolic play, and sensory exploration.
C. Logical operations and concrete problem-solving.
D. Formal scientific experimentation.
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14. An 80-year-old patient with a history of hypertension and diabetes presents with sudden onset confusion, disorientation, and fluctuating levels of consciousness. What is the urgent clinical concern?

A. Early-stage Alzheimer's disease.
B. Normal aging.
C. Delirium, requiring immediate medical investigation.
D. Severe depression.
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15. A parent asks a developmental psychologist how to foster secure attachment in their newborn. What is a critical piece of advice based on attachment theory?

A. Limit physical contact to avoid spoiling the child.
B. Respond consistently and sensitively to the infant's needs and cues.
C. Encourage independence from birth.
D. Only feed the child on a strict schedule.
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17. A 10-year-old child is described by parents as “always defiant,” refusing to follow rules, and often arguing with adults. What technical diagnostic area should a clinician explore?

A. Generalized Anxiety Disorder.
B. Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD) or Conduct Disorder.
C. Specific Learning Disability.
D. Separation Anxiety Disorder.
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