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27. A school counselor is implementing a program to enhance resilience in middle schoolers. What technical aspect should the program focus on?

A. Developing fixed mindsets.
B. Promoting self-efficacy, coping skills, and social support.
C. Encouraging avoidance of challenges.
D. Focusing solely on academic achievement.
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25. A parent is concerned about their 15-year-old’s constant need for peer validation and engagement in risky behaviors to fit in. From a developmental perspective, what is the critical understanding of this behavior?

A. It is a sign of a pathological personality.
B. It reflects the normative adolescent drive for identity formation and peer acceptance.
C. It indicates a lack of parental discipline.
D. It is a permanent trait that will persist into adulthood.
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24. A 90-year-old individual living alone experiences a sudden decline in self-care, memory, and spatial orientation after a urinary tract infection. What is the urgent clinical consideration?

A. New onset dementia.
B. Delirium superimposed on potential baseline cognitive decline.
C. Normal aging.
D. Severe depression.
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23. A developmental psychologist is using the “Strange Situation” experiment. What technical aspect of development is this procedure designed to assess?

A. Cognitive development.
B. Attachment style.
C. Moral reasoning.
D. Language acquisition.
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21. An 18-month-old uses only single words and points to communicate, while peers are combining 2-3 words. What is the urgent recommendation for parents?

A. Wait and see, language develops at its own pace.
B. Seek an immediate speech-language pathology evaluation.
C. Read more books to the child.
D. Enroll the child in a preschool program.
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20. A child is showing signs of social anxiety, specifically refusing to speak in school but speaking freely at home. What is the clinical term for this condition?

A. Avoidant Personality Disorder.
B. Selective Mutism.
C. Social Phobia (generalized).
D. Autism Spectrum Disorder.
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19. A pregnant woman reports taking several over-the-counter medications and herbal supplements without consulting her doctor. What is the critical developmental concern regarding the fetus?

A. Potential for teratogenic effects, especially during critical periods of development.
B. Only minor allergic reactions in the fetus.
C. Enhancement of fetal development due to varied nutrients.
D. No impact, as over-the-counter drugs are generally safe.
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