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CLEP Human Growth and Development Practice Test

10 free sample questions with answers and explanations. See how you'd score on the real CLEP exam.

Question 1Unit 1: Prenatal Development and Infancy

Which of the following is a common comorbidity with trauma-based syndromes?

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A) Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
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B) Substance Use Disorder
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C) Bipolar Disorder
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D) Schizophrenia
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E) Autism Spectrum Disorder

Explanation

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.

Question 2Unit 1: Prenatal Development and Infancy

What is the primary symptom of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)?

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A) Depression
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B) Anxiety
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C) Flashbacks
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D) Substance Abuse
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E) Personality Changes

Explanation

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.

Question 3Unit 1: Prenatal Development and Infancy

What is the purpose of an Individualized Education Program (IEP) for a student with a learning disability?

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A) To provide a general outline of the student's educational goals
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B) To identify the student's strengths and weaknesses
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C) To develop a personalized plan for the student's education
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D) To determine the student's eligibility for special education services
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E) To evaluate the student's progress over time

Explanation

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.

Question 4Unit 1: Prenatal Development and Infancy

Which of the following is a common accommodation for students with dysgraphia?

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A) Providing extra time to complete assignments
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B) Offering the use of a calculator for math problems
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C) Allowing the use of a computer for writing assignments
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D) Providing a note-taker for lectures
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E) Giving a separate room for testing

Explanation

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.

Question 5Unit 1: Prenatal Development and Infancy

What is the primary characteristic of dyslexia?

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A) Difficulty with math problems
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B) Trouble with reading and decoding
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C) Struggles with social interactions
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D) Challenges with physical coordination
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E) Issues with short-term memory

Explanation

Trouble with reading and decoding is correct because dyslexia is a learning disability that affects an individual's ability to read and process written language, resulting from difficulties with phonemic awareness and decoding.

Question 6Unit 1: Prenatal Development and Infancy

What is the name of the classification system used to diagnose intellectual disability?

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A) DSM-5
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B) ICD-10
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C) AAIDD
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D) IDEA
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E) ADA

Explanation

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.

Question 7Unit 1: Prenatal Development and Infancy

What is the term for the process of placing individuals with intellectual disabilities in community-based settings?

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A) Institutionalization
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B) Deinstitutionalization
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C) Mainstreaming
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D) Inclusion
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E) Integration

Explanation

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.

Question 8Unit 1: Prenatal Development and Infancy

Which of the following is a risk factor for developing Alzheimer's disease?

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A) High level of physical activity
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B) Low level of social engagement
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C) Family history of the disease
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D) High cognitive reserve
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E) Younger age

Explanation

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.

Question 9Unit 1: Prenatal Development and Infancy

What is the primary cause of vascular dementia?

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A) Neurofibrillary tangles
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B) Amyloid plaques
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C) Reduced blood flow to the brain
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D) Traumatic brain injury
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E) Infections

Explanation

Reduced blood flow to the brain is correct because vascular dementia is caused by decreased blood flow to the brain, often due to a series of small strokes or changes in the brain's blood vessels.

Question 10Unit 1: Prenatal Development and Infancy

Which type of dementia is characterized by the accumulation of Lewy bodies?

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A) Alzheimer's disease
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B) Vascular dementia
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C) Frontotemporal dementia
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D) Parkinson's disease dementia
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E) Dementia with Lewy bodies

Explanation

Dementia with Lewy bodies is correct because it is a type of dementia marked by the presence of abnormal protein clumps called Lewy bodies, which disrupt cognitive function.

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