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106. An infant, exposed to significant neglect in early life, shows a strong preference for toys over human interaction and displays little emotional response. From a critical perspective, this may indicate what developmental concern?

A. A healthy preference for independence.
B. Disruptions in attachment formation and social-emotional development. ✓
C. High intellectual potential.
D. Normal early childhood shyness.
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105. A 7-year-old child consistently struggles to sit still, often blurts out answers, and has difficulty waiting their turn. What technical criteria are being described?

A. Inattentive symptoms of ADHD.
B. Hyperactive-impulsive symptoms of ADHD. ✓
C. Symptoms of Oppositional Defiant Disorder.
D. Symptoms of Specific Learning Disability.
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103. A 60-year-old individual is experiencing menopause and reports fluctuating moods, hot flashes, and sleep disturbances. What is a clinical consideration for managing these symptoms?

A. These symptoms are purely psychological and should be ignored.
B. Hormonal changes are impacting physical and emotional well-being, requiring a comprehensive medical and psychological approach. ✓
C. Only medication can help.
D. Only lifestyle changes can help.
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102. A 2-year-old child shows significant delay in walking independently. What is the urgent recommendation for parents?

A. Wait for them to walk by age 3.
B. Seek a developmental pediatrician or physical therapy evaluation. ✓
C. Encourage more crawling to strengthen legs.
D. Buy a walking aid.
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100. An adolescent with a diagnosed anxiety disorder is prescribed an anxiolytic medication. What is a medicinal consideration in a developmental context?

A. Anxiolytics should be used as a primary long-term solution.
B. The risk of dependence, withdrawal, and the need for concomitant psychotherapy. ✓
C. Adolescents are immune to medication side effects.
D. Medication alone is sufficient for anxiety.
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99. A parent is seeking advice on how to best prepare their child for school. What is a critical piece of advice from a developmental perspective?

A. Focus solely on early academic drills (reading, math).
B. Foster social-emotional skills, independence, curiosity, and language development. ✓
C. Send them to an elite preschool as early as possible.
D. Avoid any structured learning before age 7.
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98. An 80-year-old individual reflects on their life with a sense of fulfillment and acceptance, even acknowledging regrets. According to Erikson, this is indicative of which stage?

A. Generativity vs. Stagnation.
B. Ego Integrity vs. Despair. ✓
C. Intimacy vs. Isolation.
D. Identity vs. Role Confusion.
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97. A clinical psychologist is assessing a 10-year-old child for a learning disability. What technical assessment method is most appropriate?

A. IQ test only.
B. Comprehensive psychoeducational assessment including IQ and academic achievement tests. ✓
C. Behavioral observations only.
D. Parental interviews only.
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