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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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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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