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Developmental Psychology

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119. A fetus is exposed to significant stress hormones due to prolonged maternal anxiety during pregnancy. What is a critical potential long-term developmental impact on the child?

A. No long-term impact on the child's development.
B. Increased risk for emotional regulation difficulties and heightened stress reactivity.
C. Enhanced resilience and coping skills.
D. Accelerated cognitive development.
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120. A child with a diagnosed anxiety disorder is prescribed an SSRI. What is a medicinal consideration in developmental psychology?

A. SSRIs are not effective in children.
B. The potential for initial activation syndrome and the importance of gradual titration and monitoring.
C. SSRIs are a quick fix for anxiety.
D. Long-term use of SSRIs in children has no known side effects.
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121. A 12-month-old infant suddenly develops a preference for familiar faces and shows distress when approached by strangers. What is the urgent developmental interpretation?

A. Abnormal social development.
B. Normative stranger anxiety, a sign of developing attachment.
C. Signs of a fearful temperament.
D. Lack of social stimulation.
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124. An elderly patient with a history of heart failure is suddenly disoriented, rambling, and exhibiting visual hallucinations. What is the urgent clinical action?

A. Administer antipsychotics for agitation.
B. Assess for acute cardiac decompensation or other medical causes of delirium.
C. Restrain the patient to prevent harm.
D. This is normal for someone with heart failure.
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112. A 30-year-old couple is struggling with infertility and feels a sense of inadequacy. According to Erikson, what developmental task might this challenge affect?

A. Identity vs. Role Confusion.
B. Intimacy vs. Isolation.
C. Generativity vs. Stagnation.
D. Ego Integrity vs. Despair.
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114. A 75-year-old living alone has been found neglecting personal hygiene, missing meals, and becoming increasingly disoriented after a fall. What is the urgent clinical concern?

A. Normal signs of aging.
B. Geriatric syndrome with potential for delirium and further decline, requiring immediate comprehensive assessment.
C. Intentional self-neglect.
D. A new onset of depression.
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115. A debate arises about whether intelligence is primarily determined by genes or environment. From a critical developmental perspective, what is the contemporary understanding?

A. Intelligence is purely genetic.
B. Intelligence is purely environmental.
C. Intelligence is a product of complex gene-environment interactions.
D. Intelligence is fixed at birth.
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110. An elderly patient is on multiple medications. What is a medicinal consideration for a nurse or doctor regarding their cognitive function?

A. Medication side effects can mimic dementia symptoms.
B. All cognitive decline in older adults is due to normal aging.
C. Medications always improve cognitive function.
D. Dosage adjustments are never needed in older adults.
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111. A 9-month-old infant is not babbling, pointing, or engaging in reciprocal peek-a-boo games. What is the urgent recommendation?

A. Wait until 18 months for these milestones.
B. Seek an immediate speech-language and developmental evaluation.
C. Assume the child is quiet by nature.
D. Encourage more passive entertainment like TV.
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96. A 6-month-old infant is developing object permanence. What situational behavior would best demonstrate this?

A. Crying when a toy is taken away.
B. Reaching for a toy that has been hidden under a blanket.
C. Tracking a moving object with their eyes.
D. Smiling at a familiar face.
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97. A clinical psychologist is assessing a 10-year-old child for a learning disability. What technical assessment method is most appropriate?

A. IQ test only.
B. Comprehensive psychoeducational assessment including IQ and academic achievement tests.
C. Behavioral observations only.
D. Parental interviews only.
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98. An 80-year-old individual reflects on their life with a sense of fulfillment and acceptance, even acknowledging regrets. According to Erikson, this is indicative of which stage?

A. Generativity vs. Stagnation.
B. Ego Integrity vs. Despair.
C. Intimacy vs. Isolation.
D. Identity vs. Role Confusion.
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99. A parent is seeking advice on how to best prepare their child for school. What is a critical piece of advice from a developmental perspective?

A. Focus solely on early academic drills (reading, math).
B. Foster social-emotional skills, independence, curiosity, and language development.
C. Send them to an elite preschool as early as possible.
D. Avoid any structured learning before age 7.
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