CLEP Human Growth and Development Practice Test

Substance Use Disorder is correct because individuals with trauma-based syndromes often turn to substance use as a maladaptive coping mechanism, by attempting to self-medicate and alleviate symptoms of anxiety, depression, and hyperarousal.

Flashbacks are correct because they are a hallmark symptom of PTSD, involving involuntary and intrusive memories of the traumatic event, by disrupting normal memory processing and causing distress.

To develop a personalized plan for the student's education is correct because an IEP is a tailored plan that outlines the student's specific needs, goals, and objectives, and provides a roadmap for the student's educational journey, taking into account their unique strengths, weaknesses, and learning style.

Allowing the use of a computer for writing assignments is correct because dysgraphia is a learning disability that affects an individual's ability to write, and using a computer can help alleviate some of the difficulties associated with handwriting and spelling.

When you watch a child struggle to sound out words while reading a simple storybook, you see a common challenge faced by those with dyslexia. This scenario illustrates the primary characteristic of dyslexia: Trouble with reading and decoding, which affects an individual's ability to recognize and process written words. In contrast, option "Difficulty with math problems", is a separate issue that, while potentially related, is not the defining trait of dyslexia.

DSM-5 is correct because the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition, is the classification system used to diagnose intellectual disability, as well as other mental health conditions.

Deinstitutionalization is correct because it refers to the process of moving individuals with intellectual disabilities out of institutions and into community-based settings, such as group homes or supported apartments, to promote greater independence and integration.

Family history of the disease is correct because having a first-degree relative with Alzheimer's disease increases an individual's risk of developing the disease, suggesting a possible genetic component.

When you visit an elderly relative who has had a series of small strokes, you may notice they have difficulty remembering things and making decisions. This is because the strokes have caused Reduced blood flow to the brain, leading to vascular dementia. The correct answer is not related to Amyloid plaques, which are more commonly associated with Alzheimer's disease, a different condition altogether. Reduced blood flow to the brain is the primary cause of vascular dementia, as it damages brain tissue and disrupts normal brain function.

Dementia with Lewy bodies is characterized by the accumulation of Lewy bodies, which are abnormal protein clumps that disrupt brain cell function. This condition is distinct from other types of dementia due to the presence of these hallmark protein aggregates.