PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT

2ND SUMMATIVE TEST

Name:__________________________________Yr.& Sect: __________Date : _________ Score: ______
Test I. Read and understand the following statement carefully. Write the correct answer
before the number. ERASURE MEANS WRONG
_______________1. this consists of our everyday stresses and is considered as good or
positive stress because of the benefits it brings to people who experienced it.
_______________2. an emotional factor that causes bodily or mental tension.
_______________3. this is a form of negative stress that is experienced when the situation
or event encountered is threatening or overwhelming and one’s ability to cope is
inadequate
_______________4. pertain to the causes of stress. It is a stimulus that is perceived to
be a threat or that which causes stress.
_______________5. refers to a state of well-being in which the individuals realizes one’s
own abilities and potentials, scopes adequately with the normal stresses of life, display
resilience in the face of extreme life events, works productively and fruitfully, and is
able to make a positive contribution to the community.
_______________6. It is highly organized brain structure, coordinates movements and stores
the memory of automatic movements.
_______________7. responsible for receiving messages from other nerve cells, which looks
like branches at the end of nerve cells.
_______________8. Neurons are formed through a process called _________________.
_______________9. is the largest of the three brain sections for about 85 % of the brain’s
weight.
_______________10. responsible for hearing and word recognition.
_______________11. located above the brain stem and below the cerebrum, composed of
structures that have different functions such as generation of emotion and processing of
emotional memories.
_______________12. It controls functions that keep people alive such as breathing, heart
rate, blood pressure and food digestion.
_______________13. take part in emotions especially fear and regulating your interactions
with your environment that can help you survive such as whether you attack, escape, mate
or eat, emotional element of memory is stored.
_______________14. - it refers to the awareness and knowledge about one’s own thought
process and the ability to use the knowledge in managing one’s own thinking processes,
such as problem solving and comprehension.
_______________15. is a graphic technique which provides a universal key to unlock the
potentials of the brain.
_______________16. requires logic and coherence as we try to analyze, synthesize,
evaluate, and interpret information rather than simply apply technical abilities.
_______________17. is your reaction to any stimulus and comes from your limbic system.
_______________18. the production of effective novelty through the operation of our mental
processes.
_______________19. These are emotions that we do not intend to hide and occur whenever we
are alone or with family or close friends.
_______________20. are expressions that can happen so fast that one cannot recognize or
see them easily.

Test II. Write the letter before the number.

_______21. It helps combat stress that arises in daily life from the environment and other
people. It arises from the uncertainty in an unknown situation when a lack of information
creates the risk of negative consequences of your actions.
a. Persistence b. determination c. managing stress d. creativity
_______22. The ability to understand, use and manage emotions.
a. Intelligent quotient b. emotional intelligence c. patience d. creativity
_______23. You need not, and should not, live your life in emotional stress and
discomfort. Stress can be successfully managed. Which of the following below is a wise
suggestion that may help in managing stress?
a. Deal with the stressors b. talk to the professor
c. hide your emotion d. eat a lot
_______24. The situations below are strategies for supporting someone with mental health
concerns EXCEPT
a. Encourage the person to seek help and support from an adult
b. Spend time with the person, listen to his/her concerns
c. Be hopeful; help them feel like their life will get better
d. Keeping not busy and not staying in touch with friends will help your friend feel
better
_______25. Shyness and anger are two emotions that can be difficult to manage in some
situations. How can we manage them to be able to be more effective in dealing with others?
a. Deal with difficult emotions b. be passive c. be lonely d. be assertive
_______26. It helps people understand what they see and feel.
a. Parietal lobe b. frontal lobe c. occipital lobe d. temporal lobe
_______27. Which of the following does NOT illustrate mental development of an adolescent?
a. Becomes better able to set goals and think in terms of the future
b. Has a better understanding of complex problems and issues
c. Starts to develop moral ideals and to select role models
 d. Shifts in relationship with parents from dependency and subordination to one that
reflects the adolescent’s increasing maturity and responsibilities in the family
and the community
_______28. Most commonly, we discourage in general ways EXCEPT
a. We set standards that are too high for others to meet because we are overly
ambitious.
b. We focus on mistakes as a way to motivate change or improved behavior.
c. We do not make constant comparison
d. We automatically give a negative spin to the actions of others.
_______29. Which of the following demonstrates a change occurs within your body when
stress response is triggered.
a. Gives you a burst of energy so you’re able to fight off attackers or run away
from them effectively
b. Works out at a gym/home
c. Plays a musical instrument
d. daydreams
_______30. One of the effective ways to handle stress are the following EXCEPT
a. Understand the causes of stress
b. Analyze your stress factors and write them down
c. Deal with the stressors
d. Learn not to work under pressure or unusual conditions
_______31. Which of the following personal preference below illustrates a right-brain
individual?
a. Being active b. being on time c. being thoughtful d. being passive
_______32. When we effectively recognize and analyze the media messages that influence us,
we remember that the media’s definitions of beauty and success do not have to define our
self-image or potential. We should remember that
a. All media images and messages are constructions.
b. Advertisements are created to do one thing and convince you to buy or support a
specific product or service.
c. Advertisers create their message based on what they think you will want to see and
what they think will affect you and compel you to buy their product.
d. All of the above
_______33. Most teens need 9-11 hours of sleep every night. Which of the following is NOT
included as one of the problems from not being fully rested?
a. Difficulty concentrating and learning
b. Falling asleep in class
c. Mood swings and behavior problems
d. Move information from short-term to long –term memory
_______34. Which of the given skills below does NOT belong on enhancing the Emotional
Intelligence of a person?
a. Being aware of your emotions c. Understanding how others feel and why
b. Managing emotional reactions d. Being aggressive
_______35. Which of the following is true about emotional intelligence?
a. It’s part of being people-smart.
b. EQ is more important than IQ when it comes to doing well in school or being
successful at work.
c. EQ helps us build strong relationships, make good decisions, and deal with
difficult situations.
d. All of the above

TEST III.

36-40. STRATEGIES TO COPE WITH CHALLENGES

41-45 STEPS ON MANAGING YOUR EMOTIONS

46-50 DIFFERENT SKILLS ON EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE

ANSWER KEY

1. EUSTRESS
2. STRESS
3. DISTRESS
4. STRESSORS
5. MENTAL HEALTH
6. CEREBELLUM
7. DENTRITE
8. NEUROGENESIS
9. CEREBRUM
10. TEMPORAL LOBE
11. LIMBIC SYSTEM
12. BRAIN STEM
13. AMYGDALA
14. METACOGNITION
15. MIND MAP
16. CRITICAL THINKING
17. EMOTION
18. CREATIVE THINKING
19. MACROEXPRESSIONS
20. MICROEXPRESSIONS
21. C
22. B
23. A
24. D
25. A
26. A
27. D
28. D
29. D
30. D
31. A
32. D
33. B
34. D
35. C
36. LEARN TO ACCEPT WHAT YOU FEEL
37. IDENTIFY YOUR VULNERABILITIES
38. DEVELOP YOUR TALENTS AND INTERESTS
39. BECOME MORE INVOLVED WITH OTHERS
40. SEEK HELP WHEN NEEDED
41. – 45.

46. BEING AWARE OF YOUR EMOTIONS

47. UNDRESTANDING HOW OTHERS FEELS AND WHY

48. MANAGING EMOTIONAL REACTIONS

49. CHOOSING YOUR MOOD

50. EMOTIONAL QUOTIENT: UNDER CONSTRUCTION