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Developmental Psychology

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72. A 35-year-old reports feeling fulfilled by their career and family, but also a new interest in volunteering and contributing to society. What stage of Erikson’s theory is most evident?

A. Intimacy vs. Isolation.
B. Generativity vs. Stagnation.
C. Identity vs. Role Confusion.
D. Industry vs. Inferiority.
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74. An elderly individual is experiencing acute changes in mental status, often fluctuating between lucidity and confusion. What is the urgent intervention?

A. Assume it's a new onset of dementia.
B. Immediately assess for a reversible cause of delirium (e.g., infection, medication, metabolic imbalance).
C. Refer for long-term psychiatric care.
D. Provide calming reassurance only.
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75. A parent uses harsh punishment and withdrawal of affection when their child misbehaves. From a critical perspective on moral development (Kohlberg), what level of morality might this parenting style foster?

A. Postconventional morality.
B. Conventional morality.
C. Preconventional morality (obedience and punishment orientation).
D. Universal ethical principles.
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61. A 3-year-old is experiencing extreme distress in social settings, clinging to parents and refusing to interact with other children. What is the urgent clinical concern?

A. Normal shyness.
B. Social anxiety disorder or a more pervasive developmental concern.
C. Separation anxiety disorder.
D. Normal childhood regression.
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50. A child is prescribed a psychotropic medication for ADHD. What is a medicinal consideration from a developmental perspective?

A. Medication should be given only on school days.
B. Monitoring for side effects, growth impact, and the need for medication holidays or dosage adjustments as the child develops.
C. Medication cures ADHD permanently.
D. Behavioral therapy is unnecessary if medication is prescribed.
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51. An infant stops responding to their name by 9 months and shows repetitive behaviors. What is the urgent recommendation?

A. Wait until 2 years old for a speech evaluation.
B. Seek an immediate referral for an autism spectrum disorder evaluation.
C. Encourage more screen time for language exposure.
D. This is normal for some infants.
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52. A 17-year-old is experimenting with different friend groups, political ideologies, and clothing styles. According to Erikson, what developmental task is primarily being explored?

A. Intimacy vs. Isolation.
B. Generativity vs. Stagnation.
C. Identity vs. Role Confusion.
D. Industry vs. Inferiority.
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53. To assess a child’s language development, a clinician evaluates their Mean Length of Utterance (MLU). What technical aspect of language does MLU measure?

A. Vocabulary size.
B. Grammatical complexity.
C. Articulation clarity.
D. Pragmatic use of language.
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54. An 88-year-old resident with known dementia suddenly becomes acutely agitated and combative. What is the urgent clinical action?

A. Administer a high dose of sedatives immediately.
B. Assess for underlying medical causes (e.g., UTI, pain, dehydration) as a potential delirium trigger.
C. This is typical behavior for advanced dementia.
D. Restrain the patient until agitation subsides.
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56. A 2-year-old child points to objects they want but rarely uses words. What is a clinical concern?

A. Normal language development.
B. Expressive language delay.
C. Receptive language delay.
D. Articulation disorder.
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57. A 7-year-old child constantly compares themselves to peers and seeks affirmation from teachers for their achievements. According to Erikson, this is characteristic of which stage?

A. Initiative vs. Guilt.
B. Industry vs. Inferiority.
C. Autonomy vs. Shame and Doubt.
D. Trust vs. Mistrust.
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58. A researcher is studying the influence of socioeconomic status on child development. What technical theory would best frame this research, emphasizing the nested environmental systems?

A. Piaget's Cognitive Developmental Theory.
B. Erikson's Psychosocial Theory.
C. Bronfenbrenner's Ecological Systems Theory.
D. Kohlberg's Moral Development Theory.
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59. A 72-year-old individual struggles with profound grief after losing their spouse of 50 years. What is the clinical approach to support their developmental task of ego integrity?

A. Discourage expressions of sadness.
B. Encourage reminiscing about their life, both positive and negative, to find meaning and acceptance.
C. Tell them to move on quickly.
D. Focus only on future plans.
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60. A pregnant woman with epilepsy is considering discontinuing her anti-seizure medication due to fears about fetal harm. What is the critical medical advice?

A. Discontinue medication immediately.
B. Discuss risks and benefits with her doctor; uncontrolled seizures can pose greater fetal risk than some medications.
C. Only herbal remedies are safe during pregnancy.
D. There is no risk to the fetus from seizures.
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48. A 55-year-old executive experiences significant job dissatisfaction, feeling burnt out and questioning their life’s purpose. What is the clinical concept most relevant to this situation?

A. Midlife crisis or generativity concerns.
B. Early retirement syndrome.
C. Depression, but only if lasting more than 6 months.
D. Normal job dissatisfaction.
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