NBCOT Human Development Across the Lifespan

Question 1

According to Erikson's stages of psychosocial development, the primary task of adolescence (ages 12–18) is resolution of which conflict?

Accepted Answer

Identity vs. Role Confusion

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Trust vs. Mistrust

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Intimacy vs. Isolation

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Generativity vs. Stagnation

Question 2

A 4-year-old child is MOST likely to demonstrate which of the following fine motor skills?

Accepted Answer

Cutting along a straight line with scissors

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Tying shoelaces independently

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Drawing a recognizable person with six body parts

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Writing all uppercase letters legibly

Question 3

Normal aging changes an OT should anticipate when treating a healthy 75-year-old client include:

Accepted Answer

Decreased proprioception, reduced grip strength, and slower reaction time

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Increased processing speed and improved multitasking ability

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Improved near vision and enhanced color discrimination

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Increased muscle fiber density and bone density

Question 4

According to Piaget, a child in the preoperational stage (ages 2–7) would have MOST difficulty with which task?

Accepted Answer

Conservation of volume

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Object permanence

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Engaging in symbolic play

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Using language to represent objects

Question 5

A premature infant born at 32 weeks gestation is now 4 months old (chronological age). The OT should compare the infant's developmental skills against which age?

Accepted Answer

2 months corrected age

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4 months chronological age

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6 months to allow for catch-up development

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32-week gestational milestones only

Question 6

Which developmental theory emphasizes the role of social and cultural environment in shaping cognitive development and introduces the Zone of Proximal Development?

Accepted Answer

Vygotsky's sociocultural theory

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Piaget's cognitive-developmental theory

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Erikson's psychosocial theory

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Bronfenbrenner's ecological systems theory