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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Jun 6, 2026

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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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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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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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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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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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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