PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT
MODULE 2: ANSWER SHEET
NAME: Raymark G. Rivera___________________ SCORE: _____________
GRADE & SECTION: STEM 12-F______
THE CHALLENGES OF MIDDLE AND LATE
MODULE 2
LESSON 1
ADOLESCENCE
Reflect Upon
1. In your opinion, what makes it difficult for teenagers to resist various forms of temptation?
Some teenagers give in to peer pressure because they want to be liked, to fit in, or because
they worry that other teenagers might make fun of them if they don't go along with the group.
Others go along because they are curious to try something new that others are doing.
2. What strategies would help adolescents identify and avoid being trapped in exhibiting
risky behaviors?
Join positive activities such as sports group or youth group and find a better group of friends.
What Have I Learned So Far? #1
Directions: Underline the word or phrase that makes each statement incorrect. Replace the
underlined word or phrase to make the statement correct.
1. The presence of concrete self-identity causes heightened emotionality, which in turn
causes problems. (absence)
2. Risky behaviors include clarity of purpose, substance abuse, and smoking and other
delinquent activities.(drinking alcohol)
3. Biological or physical factors include hormones, genes, and emotions. (genes, puberty,
hormones, and brain development.)
4. Concrete self-identity is essential to healthy social, psychological, immediate development.
(healthy academic, social, and psychological functioning)
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5. Early dating is linked to smoking, and that unsuccessful relationship leads to
depression. (substance abuse)
Pitfalls and Challenges of Adolescents
Activity 2: Dear Mom and Dad
This activity aims to help you express your thoughts and feelings to authority figures such as
your parents. Expressing your feelings is important, especially in situations when you feel
pressured due to high expectations.
Instructions:
1. Think of an expectation about you that your parents expressed recently wherein you felt
really pressured. For example, your parent said, “I know you can still do better in your
academic work."
2. Recall what you were thinking and feeling at that time. Remember what you wanted to say
to them.
3. Write a letter to your parents about this particular expectation on you. You can choose to
follow this sequence:
a. Your thoughts and feelings about what your parents said
b. How the expectation affects you
c. How you understand your parent's side of the story
d. What you can do to meet your parent's expectation
e. What support you need from them.
Processing Question:
What did you realize as a result of this activity?
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Write your letter here:
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What Have I Learned So Far? #2
Directions: Encircle the letter of the correct answer before each number.
1. Computer gaming is popular because it provides opportunities for adolescents to
________________.
a. study
b. find their identity
c. communicate
d. divert attention
2. The most common reason why teenagers use drugs is ________________.
a. habit
b. peer pressure
c. form of vice
d. bonding with friends
3. Heightened sexual desire among teenagers is brought about by ________________.
a. peer pressure
b. identity problem
c. hormonal changes
d. all of these
4. Depression may be manifested by the following except ________________.
a. weight loss
b. inappropriate guilt
c. insomnia
d. headache
5. Being trapped with the pitfalls and challenges is due to the adolescents'
inability to ________________.
a. express feelings
b. attend school
c. perform activity
d. set goals
Strategies to cope with Challenges
What Have I Learned So Far? #3
Directions: Beside the statement, write TS if the statement is correct, and FS if the statement is
false.
1. The stress and pressures you experience every day may cause some strain in
your psychological well-being. TS
2. Accepting your feelings means not allowing anyone to see how you were affected. TS
3. Warning signs of your emotions tell you when to walk away or when to let go before doing or
saying something. TS
4. Happiness is attained by simply working on your own. TS
5. Asking help from someone is one way to cope with challenges. TS
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COPING WITH STRESS IN MIDDLE AND LATE
MODULE 2
LESSON 2
ADOLESCENCE
Activity 1: Crumpled but Not Torn
This activity aims to help you identify the different stressors that a teenager usually encounters
and its effects. Also, it let you identify ways on how to cope with stress.
Materials: One whole sheet of intermediate pad paper, writing instruments
Instructions:
1. Take out your pad paper.
2. Think of the stressors that you usually encounter in your everyday life. Think of the difficulties
that you experience at home, in school, or in your community.
3. Write your stressors on the sheets of pad paper. Write one stressor for each paper. After you
have written your stressors, crumple the sheets of pad paper. In crumpling the sheets of pad
paper, base your strength on how this stressor has affected you.
4. After you have listed your stressors, examine the pieces of crumpled paper.
5. Answer these questions:
a. What were you thinking when you were doing the activity?
b. How did you feel about the activity?
c. What insights did you gain in doing the activity?
Paste the crumpled sheets or write what you have written here
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Write your answers on item #5 here.
Reflect Upon
1. Why is time management essential in managing stress?
Time management is essential if you are to handle a heavy workload without excessive stress.
Time management helps you to reduce long-term stress by giving you direction when you have
too much work to do. It puts you in control of where you are going and helps you to increase
your productivity.
2. How do you cope up with your daily stressors?
Take care of myself eat healthy foods, exercise, get plenty of sleep, and give myself a break to
feel stressed out.
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What Have I Learned So Far? #1
Instructions: Encircle the letter of the correct answer.
1. Your brain needs sufficient supply of oxygen to be able to _________________.
a. Think clearly b. breathe normally c. face challenges
2. Catharsis refers to a way of releasing pent-up emotions, and it is achieved through ______.
a. laughing b. crying and talking c. keeping things to yourself
3. Remaining calm and not being carried away by your emotions are signs of _____________.
a. healthy way of coping b. aggression c. sadness
4. 4. Engaging in physical activities such as walking and playing is helpful in _____________.
a. diverting attention b. buffing emotional pain c. both a and b
5. A first aid to deal with stress is ____________________.
a. talking about thoughts and feelings
b. ignoring your feelings
c. both a and b
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