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Developmental Psychology

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100. An adolescent with a diagnosed anxiety disorder is prescribed an anxiolytic medication. What is a medicinal consideration in a developmental context?

A. Anxiolytics should be used as a primary long-term solution.
B. The risk of dependence, withdrawal, and the need for concomitant psychotherapy.
C. Adolescents are immune to medication side effects.
D. Medication alone is sufficient for anxiety.
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102. A 2-year-old child shows significant delay in walking independently. What is the urgent recommendation for parents?

A. Wait for them to walk by age 3.
B. Seek a developmental pediatrician or physical therapy evaluation.
C. Encourage more crawling to strengthen legs.
D. Buy a walking aid.
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103. A 60-year-old individual is experiencing menopause and reports fluctuating moods, hot flashes, and sleep disturbances. What is a clinical consideration for managing these symptoms?

A. These symptoms are purely psychological and should be ignored.
B. Hormonal changes are impacting physical and emotional well-being, requiring a comprehensive medical and psychological approach.
C. Only medication can help.
D. Only lifestyle changes can help.
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105. A 7-year-old child consistently struggles to sit still, often blurts out answers, and has difficulty waiting their turn. What technical criteria are being described?

A. Inattentive symptoms of ADHD.
B. Hyperactive-impulsive symptoms of ADHD.
C. Symptoms of Oppositional Defiant Disorder.
D. Symptoms of Specific Learning Disability.
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106. An infant, exposed to significant neglect in early life, shows a strong preference for toys over human interaction and displays little emotional response. From a critical perspective, this may indicate what developmental concern?

A. A healthy preference for independence.
B. Disruptions in attachment formation and social-emotional development.
C. High intellectual potential.
D. Normal early childhood shyness.
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107. A 16-year-old struggles with severe social anxiety, fearing judgment from peers. What clinical intervention should be primarily considered?

A. Encouraging them to force themselves into social situations.
B. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focusing on social skills and challenging anxious thoughts.
C. Ignoring the anxiety, as it will pass.
D. Prescribing strong sedatives for daily use.
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91. A toddler exhibits extreme clinginess, inconsolable crying upon separation from parents, and intense fear of strangers. What is the urgent concern?

A. Normal attachment behavior.
B. Extreme separation anxiety requiring clinical evaluation.
C. A sign of a strong bond.
D. The child is just being difficult.
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94. A 92-year-old living independently falls and sustains a hip fracture. During hospitalization, they develop sudden confusion and disorientation. What is the urgent clinical priority?

A. Treat the hip fracture first, then address confusion.
B. Address the underlying medical cause of delirium immediately, such as infection or dehydration.
C. Assume it's a new onset of severe dementia.
D. Restrict movement to prevent further injury.
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95. A child’s language development is significantly delayed compared to peers, and they struggle with understanding basic commands. From a critical perspective, what is the importance of early intervention?

A. Language development naturally catches up without intervention.
B. Early intervention is crucial for maximizing cognitive and social-emotional outcomes.
C. Intervention can only begin after formal schooling.
D. Delaying intervention allows for natural maturation.
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80. A child with severe ADHD is struggling in school despite behavioral interventions. A physician is considering stimulant medication. What is a medicinal consideration in developmental psychology?

A. Stimulants are not effective for children with ADHD.
B. Monitoring for potential cardiovascular effects and impact on sleep and appetite.
C. Stimulants are a lifelong commitment.
D. Behavioral therapy should be stopped if medication is started.
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81. A 6-month-old infant startles easily, cries frequently, and is difficult to soothe. What is an urgent consideration for a developmental specialist?

A. Normal infant behavior.
B. Potential signs of a difficult temperament or early regulatory issues.
C. The infant is spoiled.
D. The infant is bored.
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