LMHC Human Growth and Development 5

Question 1

Adolescents who engage in 'personal fable' thinking tend to:

Accepted Answer

Believe they are immune to risks that apply to others

Answer

Personal fable is a form of adolescent egocentrism in which teens believe their experiences are unique and they are invulnerable to harm.

Question 2

According to research on resilience, which factor is most consistently protective for children experiencing adverse conditions?

Accepted Answer

Access to a stable, caring relationship with at least one adult

Answer

Research consistently identifies a stable, supportive relationship with at least one caring adult as the most powerful protective factor for resilience.

Question 3

The concept of 'emerging adulthood,' as proposed by Jeffrey Arnett, describes the developmental period from approximately:

Accepted Answer

18 to 29 years

Answer

Arnett identified emerging adulthood (roughly 18–29) as a distinct developmental phase marked by identity exploration, instability, and self-focus.

Question 4

A counselor notes that an elderly client shows intact remote memory but significant difficulty with recent memories. This pattern is most consistent with:

Accepted Answer

Major neurocognitive disorder such as Alzheimer's disease

Answer

Alzheimer's disease typically presents with preserved remote (long-term) memory but impaired recent memory, reflecting progressive hippocampal deterioration.

Question 5

Diana Baumrind identified which parenting style as most consistently associated with positive developmental outcomes in children?

Accepted Answer

Authoritative parenting

Answer

Authoritative parenting—high warmth combined with firm, consistent boundaries—is most consistently linked to children's social competence, self-esteem, and academic achievement.

(LMHC) Licensed Mental Health Counselor Certification Practice Test

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LMHC Human Growth and Development 5