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36. A 4-year-old insists on doing things “by myself!” and throws a tantrum when denied. According to Erikson, this behavior aligns with what stage?

A. Trust vs. Mistrust.

B. Autonomy vs. Shame and Doubt. ✓

C. Initiative vs. Guilt.

D. Industry vs. Inferiority.

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35. A child demonstrates excellent fine motor skills but struggles with gross motor coordination, often tripping and bumping into things. What is a critical consideration for a developmental specialist?

A. Focus only on reinforcing fine motor skills.

B. Assess for specific developmental coordination disorder (DCD) or other underlying neurological issues. ✓

C. Assume it's a temporary clumsiness.

D. Encourage more sedentary activities.

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34. A 7-year-old is found hiding and refusing to go to school, complaining of stomachaches every morning. What is the urgent clinical concern?

A. Malingering to avoid school.

B. Separation Anxiety Disorder or School Phobia, requiring immediate investigation. ✓

C. Normal childhood worry.

D. Poor academic performance.

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33. A child psychologist is using Kohlberg’s theory to understand a 12-year-old’s moral reasoning. What technical stage of moral development would typically involve considering societal laws and rules?

A. Preconventional Morality.

B. Conventional Morality. ✓

C. Postconventional Morality.

D. Preoperational Morality.

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32. A 30-year-old is struggling to balance work demands with the responsibilities of young children and aging parents. According to the lifespan perspective, what is this indicative of?

A. A midlife crisis.

B. Normative developmental tasks and role strain in early adulthood. ✓

C. A sign of poor time management.

D. A unique, pathological situation.

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31. A newborn displays the rooting, sucking, and grasping reflexes. What is the urgent developmental implication if these reflexes are absent?

A. It is normal variability in reflex presentation.

B. Possible neurological impairment requiring immediate evaluation. ✓

C. The infant is simply sleepy.

D. The infant is developing too quickly.

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30. A clinician is considering prescribing an SSRI for an adolescent with severe depression. What is a medicinal consideration unique to this developmental stage?

A. SSRIs are ineffective in adolescents.

B. The potential for increased suicidal ideation, requiring close monitoring. ✓

C. Adolescents should be on adult doses immediately.

D. Only psychotherapy is effective for adolescent depression.

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29. A child’s caregiver is observed to be consistently neglectful and unresponsive to the child’s distress cues. From a critical developmental perspective, what is the most significant risk to the child?

A. Rapid development of independence.

B. Formation of an insecure attachment style and potential long-term social-emotional difficulties. ✓

C. Enhanced cognitive development due to self-reliance.

D. No significant long-term impact if food is provided.

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28. A 75-year-old patient who previously managed their medications well begins to miss doses, take incorrect amounts, and forget refills. From a clinical perspective, what should be initially considered?

A. Intentional non-compliance.

B. Cognitive changes or early neurocognitive disorder. ✓

C. Normal forgetfulness of aging.

D. Lack of desire to live.

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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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Practice Questions

36. A 4-year-old insists on doing things “by myself!” and throws a tantrum when denied. According to Erikson, this behavior aligns with what stage?

35. A child demonstrates excellent fine motor skills but struggles with gross motor coordination, often tripping and bumping into things. What is a critical consideration for a developmental specialist?

34. A 7-year-old is found hiding and refusing to go to school, complaining of stomachaches every morning. What is the urgent clinical concern?

33. A child psychologist is using Kohlberg’s theory to understand a 12-year-old’s moral reasoning. What technical stage of moral development would typically involve considering societal laws and rules?

32. A 30-year-old is struggling to balance work demands with the responsibilities of young children and aging parents. According to the lifespan perspective, what is this indicative of?

31. A newborn displays the rooting, sucking, and grasping reflexes. What is the urgent developmental implication if these reflexes are absent?

30. A clinician is considering prescribing an SSRI for an adolescent with severe depression. What is a medicinal consideration unique to this developmental stage?

29. A child’s caregiver is observed to be consistently neglectful and unresponsive to the child’s distress cues. From a critical developmental perspective, what is the most significant risk to the child?

28. A 75-year-old patient who previously managed their medications well begins to miss doses, take incorrect amounts, and forget refills. From a clinical perspective, what should be initially considered?

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

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