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195. A child’s parents are neglectful, providing minimal supervision, warmth, or structure. From a critical parenting style perspective, what outcome is most likely for the child?

A. High academic achievement.
B. Uninvolved parenting, potentially leading to low self-esteem, poor social competence, and behavioral problems.
C. Strong independence.
D. Excellent emotional regulation.
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194. An 82-year-old with multiple comorbidities suddenly becomes unable to recognize close family members and is highly disoriented to time and place. What is the urgent clinical priority?

A. Assume rapid progression of dementia.
B. Rule out acute medical conditions or medication side effects causing delirium.
C. Inform the family that this is end-stage aging.
D. Increase their anti-anxiety medication.
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192. A 60-year-old individual feels a strong desire to create a legacy and contribute to the next generation. According to Erikson, this reflects engagement in which psychosocial stage?

A. Intimacy vs. Isolation.
B. Generativity vs. Stagnation.
C. Ego Integrity vs. Despair.
D. Identity vs. Role Confusion.
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191. A 15-month-old is not yet imitating sounds or gestures. What is the urgent recommendation?

A. Wait until 2 years old for imitation to develop.
B. Seek a speech-language and developmental evaluation.
C. Encourage more passive listening.
D. This is normal variability.
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190. A child with severe anxiety is prescribed a benzodiazepine for acute symptom management. What is a medicinal consideration in developmental psychology?

A. Benzodiazepines are safe for long-term use in children.
B. The potential for dependence, sedation, and the importance of using them for short-term, acute relief with careful monitoring.
C. Benzodiazepines are not effective for anxiety in children.
D. Behavioral therapy is unnecessary if benzodiazepines are used.
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189. A mother takes thalidomide during pregnancy, which was later found to cause severe limb deformities. What critical developmental concept does this illustrate?

A. Genetic predisposition.
B. Teratogenic effects during a critical period of development.
C. Normal developmental variation.
D. Environmental enrichment.
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