(Retake)Midterm Examination in
PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT
First Semester, SY 2023-2024
Name: ____________________________________ Grade:________________________
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS: This examination is composed of two parts. Read and follow
all instructions carefully. You are given 60 minutes to complete this 48-item test.
I- MULTIPLE CHOICE: Read each item carefully. Encircle the letter of the best answer.
STRICTLY NO ERASURE POLICY!
1. It is an individual’s perception of our behavior, abilities, and unique characteristics.
A. Self-image
B. Self-esteem
C. Ideal self
D. Self-concept
2. This is making use of all the personal resources —talents, skills, energy, and time—to
enable you to achieve life goals.
A. Personal effectiveness
B. Self-awareness
C. Self-concept
D. Productivity
3. Zoe is a very shy type of girl and always thinks that whatever she does is not good enough.
Zoe is showing low__________________.
A. self-image
B. self-esteem
C. ideal self
D. self-concept
4. It is about coping with the problems encountered with lack of experience.
A. Creativity
B. Generating ideas
C. Managing stress
D. Problem solving
5. David is focused on achieving a specific goal without being distracted by less important
things or spontaneous desires. What attitude is David showing?
A. Self-confidence
B. Persistence
C. Determination
D. Creativity
6. Which of the following situation manifests self-confidence?
A. Tiana is having difficulty making own choices.
B. Jay want to spend most of his time alone.
C. Andrew is full of energy in everything he does.
D. Era always think of her personal problems.
7. When a person has the ability to do something that comes from training, experience, or
practice, then he/she is showing what feature?
A. Skill
B. Strength
C. Talent
D. Productivity
8. Mary is having some problems at home but still manages to perform well in school. What
efficiency skill did she demonstrate?
A. Persistence
B. Determination
C. Creativity
D. Generating ideas
9. These could be thoughts, feelings, and actions/behaviors.
A. Thoughts
B. Feeling
C. Behavior/Actions
D. The Power Triad
10. These are both inward (invisible) and outward (observable) characteristics of a person.
A. Thoughts
B. Feeling
C. Behavior/Actions
D. The Power Triad
11. Being nervous, scared, and excited are examples of what concept?
A. Thoughts
B. Feeling
C. Behavior/Actions
D. The Power Triad
12. This is our internal summary or prediction about a situation or event.
A. Thoughts
B. Feeling
C. Behavior/Actions
D. The Power Triad
13. It is the capacity to recover quickly from difficulties or toughness.
A. Resentment
B. Resilience
C. Detrimental
D. Benevolence
14. After our thoughts, _______________ follows.
A. feelings
B. situation
C. behavior
D. None of the above
15. What stage of development is conception to birth?
A. Early childhood
B. Prenatal
C. Infancy
D. Middle childhood
16..What stage of development is retirement to death?
A. Old age
B. Middle age
C. Early adulthood
D. Adolescence
17. Joemar and Jean are starting a family. This means they are in what stage?
A. Middle adulthood
B. Early adulthood
C. Later maturity
D. Adolescence
18. Irish is attending the needs of her old parents. She must be in her_________________?
A. Later maturity
B. Adolescence
C. Middle adulthood
D. Early adulthood
19. If my sister starts to eat solid food.
A. Infancy and early childhood
B. Adolescence
C Middle childhood
D. Late childhood
20. The old man is so sad after he lost his wife.
A. Adolescence
B. Early adulthood
C. Middle adulthood
D. Later maturity
21. Digna wants to enroll in STEM for senior high school because she intends to study
nursing in college. What stage of development does Digna belong?
A. Adolescence
B. Infancy
C. Early childhood
D. Late childhood
22. This is the age when hereditary endowments and sex are fixed and all body features—
both external and internal are developed.
A. Infancy
B. Early childhood
C. Late childhood
D. Prenatal
23. This is the period that follows the onset of puberty during which a young person develops
from a child into an adult.
A. Middle childhood
B. Late childhood
C. Early adulthood
D. Adolescence
24. It is the unjust or prejudicial treatment of different categories of people or things,
especially on the grounds of race, age, or sex.
A. Emotional development
B. Self-esteem
C. Discrimination
D. Social development
25. This involves developing control cover of the body, particularly muscles and physical
coordination.
A. Emotional development
B. Personal development
C. Physical development
D. Social development
26 It refers to the ability to recognize, express, and manage feelings at different stages of life
and to have empathy for the feelings of others.
A. Emotional development
B. Personal development
C. Physical development
D. Social development
27. This refers to the process by which a child learns to interact with others around them.
A. Emotional development
B. Social development
C. Personal development
D. Physical development
28. Luiza participates in activities that improve awareness and identity and develop talents
and potential. Therefore, Luiza must have ___________________ development.
A. emotional
B. social
C. personal
D. physical
29. Andy shows great confidence in one’s own worth or abilities.
A. Self-esteem
B. Discrimination
C Emotional development
D. Social development
30. It is the body’s response to anything that makes us feel threatened or pressured.
A. Stimulus
B. Behavior
C. Stress
D. Attitude
31. It is the collection of physiological changes that occur when you face a perceived threat
—when you face situations where you feel the demands/burden.
A. Stressor
B. Stress
C. Stimuli
D. Response
32. Which among the following is not considered a stressor?
A. A breakup
B. Death of a loved one
C. Watching your favorite TV show
D. Conflict with your best friend
33. It is an apprehensive uneasiness or nervousness usually over an impending or anticipated
ill.
A. Anxiety
B. Frustration
C. Stimulus
D. Stressor
34. What is the cause if you are in a state of insecurity and dissatisfaction due to unresolved
problems or unfulfilled needs?
A. Anxiety
B. Frustration
C. Stimulus
D. Stressor
35. Edda seems to be amazed about the many changes in her lifestyle recently. How did she
know the cause of these changes?
A. Frustration
B. Stimulus
C. Stressor
D. Life’s transition
36. The cerebrum, the cerebellum, and the brain stem are the three major parts of what organ?
A. Brain
B. Heart
C. Liver
D. Stomach
37. These are the basic functional units of the nervous system that are key to brain functions.
A. Electrons
B. Nephrons
C. Neurons
D. Protons
38. It is the scientific study of the mind and behavior.
A. Anatomy
B. Biology
C. Psychology
D. Zoology
39. Which is NOT part of the brain?
A. Brain stem
B. Cerebellum
C. Cerebrum
D. Foramen magnum
40. Allen is said to be more objective, practical, and analytical. What part of Allen’s brain is
responsible of such processes?
A. Front hemisphere
B. Left hemispheres
C. Right hemisphere
D. Right and left hemispheres
41. In what way are you going to develop your critical thinking?
A. Eat and sleep
B. Exercise the brain by playing mind games
C. Sing and dance
D. Smoke and drink
42. It determines a person’s preferences, problem-solving style, personality characteristics,
and even career choices.
A. Actions
B. Brain dominance
C. Decisions
D. Thoughts
43. Which of the following has the biggest possibility of causing permanent damage to the
brain?
A. Addictive drugs
B. Cellular phones
C. Too little sleep
D. Unhealthy diet
Performance Task (M3)
II COMPOSITION: Create a personal timeline base on Erickson’s psychosocial stages of
development and write ideal events in your life.
Erikson’s Psychosocial Stages of Development
1. Infancy – 0 to 23 months
2. Early Childhood – 2 to 4 years
3. Preschool Age – 4 to 5 years
4. School Age – 5 to 12 years
5. Adolescence – 13 to 19 years
6. Early Adulthood – 20 to 39 years
7. Adulthood – 40 to 64 years
8. Maturity – 65 to Death
SHS years After SHS 5 years after 10 years after 25 years after
graduation SHS SHS SHS
RUBRICS
POINTS CONTENT
5 Can write 5 ideal events
4 Can write 4 ideal events
3 Can write 3 ideal events
2 Can write 2 ideal events
1 Can write 1 ideal events
