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146. A 4-month-old infant is not able to hold their head steady when pulled to a sitting position. What is a clinical concern?

A. Normal developmental variation.
B. Potential delay in gross motor development.
C. The infant is just lazy.
D. Lack of environmental stimulation.
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145. A debate about the role of early childhood experiences in shaping adult personality is ongoing. From a critical developmental perspective, what is the contemporary understanding?

A. Early experiences solely determine personality.
B. Adult personality is solely a product of conscious choices.
C. Early experiences are influential but not deterministic, with ongoing development and plasticity.
D. Personality is fixed at birth.
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144. An 89-year-old previously independent individual suddenly becomes unable to manage their daily medications and personal hygiene after a recent hospitalization. What is the urgent clinical action?

A. Assume they have developed dementia overnight.
B. Assess for delirium, medication changes, or new medical conditions, and implement immediate safety and support measures.
C. This is an irreversible decline.
D. Immediately place them in a nursing home.
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143. What technical research design compares different age groups at a single point in time?

A. Longitudinal study.
B. Cross-sectional study.
C. Sequential study.
D. Experimental study.
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142. A 20-year-old is constantly changing majors, unsure of career paths, and struggling to define their values. According to Erikson, what developmental crisis are they experiencing?

A. Intimacy vs. Isolation.
B. Generativity vs. Stagnation.
C. Identity vs. Role Confusion.
D. Industry vs. Inferiority.
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141. A 3-year-old child has frequent, severe temper tantrums that are escalating in intensity and duration. What is the urgent concern for parents?

A. This is normal toddler behavior.
B. Potential underlying behavioral or developmental issues requiring professional consultation.
C. The child is just testing boundaries.
D. They need more discipline.
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140. A child with severe Tourette Syndrome is prescribed an alpha-agonist medication to reduce tics. What is a medicinal consideration in developmental psychology for this condition?

A. Alpha-agonists are not effective for tics.
B. Monitoring for cardiovascular side effects, sedation, and the importance of managing tics in a way that supports social and academic development.
C. Tics always disappear with medication.
D. Medication should be the only treatment for Tourette Syndrome.
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139. A pregnant woman tests positive for Zika virus. What is the critical developmental concern for the fetus?

A. Increased risk of preterm birth only.
B. Significant risk of microcephaly and severe neurological abnormalities.
C. Minor skin rash at birth.
D. No known impact on fetal development.
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138. A 62-year-old individual is facing retirement and feels uncertain about their purpose without their professional role. What is a clinical approach to support them?

A. Tell them retirement is a time to relax.
B. Encourage exploration of new roles, hobbies, and community involvement to foster a sense of generativity.
C. Focus only on their past achievements.
D. Dismiss their feelings as temporary.
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