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Developmental Psychology

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Jun 6, 2026

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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Jun 6, 2026

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

140. A child with severe Tourette Syndrome is prescribed an alpha-agonist medication to reduce tics. What is a medicinal consideration in developmental psychology for this condition?

A. Alpha-agonists are not effective for tics.
B. Monitoring for cardiovascular side effects, sedation, and the importance of managing tics in a way that supports social and academic development.
C. Tics always disappear with medication.
D. Medication should be the only treatment for Tourette Syndrome.
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141. A 3-year-old child has frequent, severe temper tantrums that are escalating in intensity and duration. What is the urgent concern for parents?

A. This is normal toddler behavior.
B. Potential underlying behavioral or developmental issues requiring professional consultation.
C. The child is just testing boundaries.
D. They need more discipline.
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142. A 20-year-old is constantly changing majors, unsure of career paths, and struggling to define their values. According to Erikson, what developmental crisis are they experiencing?

A. Intimacy vs. Isolation.
B. Generativity vs. Stagnation.
C. Identity vs. Role Confusion.
D. Industry vs. Inferiority.
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143. What technical research design compares different age groups at a single point in time?

A. Longitudinal study.
B. Cross-sectional study.
C. Sequential study.
D. Experimental study.
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Jun 6, 2026

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.
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
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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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Jun 6, 2026

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.
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026
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134. An elderly patient living in a nursing home exhibits new-onset aggression and hallucinations after starting a new medication. What is the urgent clinical action?

A. This is normal behavior in nursing homes.
B. Evaluate for medication side effects or interactions as a cause of delirium.
C. Increase their sedative dose.
D. Assume it is behavioral.
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

135. A child is raised in an environment where parents are highly controlling, providing little autonomy or opportunities for independent choice. From a critical perspective, what is the most likely long-term impact on the child’s Eriksonian development?

A. Enhanced trust.
B. Difficulty with autonomy and initiative, leading to shame, doubt, or guilt.
C. Strong sense of industry.
D. Clear identity formation.
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
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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