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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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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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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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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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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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49. A neonate born prematurely is at critical risk for what developmental complications?

A. Early onset of puberty.
B. Respiratory distress, cognitive delays, and sensory impairments.
C. Enhanced physical strength.
D. Accelerated language development.
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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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45. A debate about “nature vs. nurture” in developmental psychology is ongoing. What is the critical modern understanding of this debate?

A. Nature is solely responsible for development.
B. Nurture is solely responsible for development.
C. Development is a complex interplay between genetic predispositions and environmental influences.
D. The debate has been resolved in favor of nature.
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44. A 85-year-old resident in a nursing home exhibits sudden onset of disorientation, agitation, and visual hallucinations. What is the urgent clinical action?

A. Assume it's advanced dementia and increase sedation.
B. Check for underlying medical causes (e.g., infection, medication side effects) and initiate immediate medical workup for delirium.
C. This is a normal part of aging.
D. Refer for psychiatric evaluation in 2 weeks.
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