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Developmental Psychology

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84. A 15-year-old adolescent presents to the ER with symptoms of opioid overdose. What is the urgent clinical concern?

A. Normal adolescent experimentation.
B. Acute medical emergency requiring immediate life support and toxicology screening.
C. Attention-seeking behavior.
D. Mild substance use.
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85. A parent is very rigid and demanding, with high expectations and little emotional warmth. From a critical parenting style perspective, what outcome is most likely for the child?

A. High self-esteem and independence.
B. Authoritarian parenting, potentially leading to anxiety, lower self-esteem, or rebelliousness.
C. Authoritative parenting, fostering competence.
D. Permissive parenting, leading to impulsivity.
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87. A clinician uses the Denver Developmental Screening Test (DDST-II). What technical areas of development does this tool primarily assess?

A. Moral reasoning and abstract thought.
B. Personal-social, fine motor-adaptive, language, and gross motor skills.
C. Attachment and temperament.
D. Academic achievement and intelligence.
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90. An older adult with multiple chronic conditions is prescribed several medications. What is a medicinal concern in developmental psychology for this age group?

A. Medications are always safe at any dose.
B. Polypharmacy, drug-drug interactions, and age-related changes in metabolism and excretion.
C. Older adults metabolize medications faster.
D. Medication adherence is never an issue for older adults.
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78. A 78-year-old individual expresses profound despair, regret, and feels their life has been wasted. According to Erikson, what crisis are they primarily experiencing?

A. Generativity vs. Stagnation.
B. Ego Integrity vs. Despair.
C. Intimacy vs. Isolation.
D. Identity vs. Role Confusion.
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79. A woman discovers she is pregnant but has been taking a medication known to cause birth defects. What is the critical and urgent medical action?

A. Continue the medication until the end of pregnancy.
B. Consult her physician immediately to discuss risks, benefits, and potential alternatives or management.
C. There's nothing that can be done at this point.
D. Switch to an herbal remedy without professional advice.
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64. A 9-month-old infant is observed to have a persistent Moro reflex and struggles with head control. What is the urgent concern for a developmental specialist?

A. Normal developmental variability.
B. Potential neurological impairment requiring immediate assessment.
C. Lack of parental stimulation.
D. The infant is just a "late bloomer."
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68. A 50-year-old individual feels a strong sense of purpose through their work and family, contributing positively to society. According to Erikson, this reflects successful navigation of which stage?

A. Intimacy vs. Isolation.
B. Generativity vs. Stagnation.
C. Ego Integrity vs. Despair.
D. Identity vs. Role Confusion.
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69. A newborn exhibits poor sucking reflex, tremors, and high-pitched crying. The mother admits to heavy drug use during pregnancy. What is the critical concern for the neonate?

A. Normal newborn behavior.
B. Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome (NAS).
C. Temporary adjustment to extrauterine life.
D. Minor feeding difficulty.
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70. A young adult is experiencing a first episode of psychosis. What is a medicinal consideration in developmental psychology for this age group?

A. Psychotic episodes are common and typically resolve without medication.
B. Antipsychotic medication selection and monitoring for side effects, adherence, and long-term developmental impact.
C. Antipsychotics are not effective for first-episode psychosis.
D. High doses of medication should be given immediately.
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71. A toddler frequently says “no!” and asserts their independence. What is the clinical advice for parents based on Erikson’s theory?

A. Suppress the "no" behavior immediately.
B. Encourage exploration and choices within safe limits to foster autonomy.
C. Punish defiance consistently.
D. Ignore the child's bids for independence.
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Jun 6, 2026
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