PERSONALITY DEVELOPMENT

(National Achievement Test Reviewer For Grade 12 )

Instructions: Identify what is asked or described in each item.

1. Which of the following is not true about self-concept?

A. Individual perceptions of our behavior, abilities, and unique characteristics
B. Has emotional, intellectual, and functional dimensions
C. Has a powerful influence on one’s life
D. Typical to one individual
2. Parker tells his friend, “I am fat, ugly, and weak-minded.” This statement best reflects his:
A. Ideal self B. Self-image
C. Self-esteem D. Other self
3. Louise enjoy a healthy balance of work, play and relaxation. What part of self-concept is
described in the situation?
A. Ideal self B. Self-image
C. Self-esteem D. Other self
4. Philip wanted to be a good and well-respected person. What part of self-concept is
described in the sentence?
A. Ideal self B. Self-image
C. Self-esteem D. Other self
5. Mikaela sees herself to be a good daughter. At home, she stays inside her room most of the
time and play with her phone. Which of the following best describe the situation?
A. Self-concept congruency B. Self-concept incongruency
C. Positive self-esteem D. Negative self-esteem
6. Pio is focused to become a senior fire fighter that he gives less attention to unimportant
things. What efficiency skill did he demonstrate?
A. Persistence B. Determination
C. Creativity D. Generating ideas
7. Though Mathew is having some problems at home, he still managed to perform well in
school. What efficiency skill did he demonstrate?
A. Persistence B. Determination
C. Creativity D. Generating ideas
8. What does “Think Outside of the Box” mean?
A. Persistence B. Determination
C. Creativity D. Generating ideas
9. Which of the following people 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.
10. Frances wanted to design a modern house with a vintage touch. Which of the following
ways may help her best to generate ideas?
A. Mental map B. Read more books
C. Meditation D. Talk to friends
11. It is the body’s response to anything that makes us feel threatened or pressured.
A. Stimulus B. Behavior
C. Stress D. Attitude
12. The collection of physiological changes that occur when you face a perceived threat—
when you face situations where you feel the demands outweigh your resources to successfully
cope.
A. Stressor B. Stress
C. Stimuli D. Response
13. Which of the following is not considered a stressor?
 A. A break up B. Death of a loved one
C. Watching your favorite TV show D. Conflict with your best friend
14. All, EXCEPT one, are signs of stress; which one?
A. Excessive sweating B. Laughing
C. Nause D. Chest pains
15. All, but one, are other major causes of stress:
A. Care of the elderly B. Drug and alcohol abuse
C. Domestic violence D. Listening to your favorite song
16. 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
17. What is suspected to be one influence why Math giftedness seems to favour boys over
girls, appearing an estimated six to 13 times more often?
A. Estrogen B. Serotonin
C. Testosterone D. Thyroxine
18. It determines a person’s preferences, problem-solving style, personality characteristics,
and even career choices.
A. Actions B. Brain dominance
C. Decision D. Thoughts
19. It is a graphical technique that mirrors the way the brain works, and was invented by Tony
Buzan. What is it?
A. Meditation B. Mind mapping
C. Puzzle D. Rubrik’s cube
20. The basic functional units of the nervous system.
A. Electrons B. Neurons
C. Neutrons D. Protons
21. What happens to the tiny connections in the brain when you learn new things?
A. Divide and get stronger B. Divide and get weaker
C. Multiply and get stronger D. Multiply and get weaker
22. What things can you do to be smarter?
A. Eat and sleep B. Exercise the brain by playing mind
games
C. Sing and dance D. Smoke and drink
23. This hemisphere is said to be more objective, practical, and analytical. What is this?
A. Front hemisphere B. Left hemispheres
C. Right hemisphere D. Right and left hemispheres
24. The following activities may help increase brain function EXCEPT______
A. getting enough sleep
B. playing mind games like chess
C. playing online games night until dawn
D. reading books and move
25. Which part of the brain allows movement of the right side of your body?
A. Left frontal lobe B. Left parietal lobe
C. Right frontal lobe D. Right parietal lobe
26. These people tend to prefer jobs where they are given firm structure and know exactly
what is expected of them. They enjoy words and numbers and systematic and structured jobs.
A. Artistic B. Conventional
C. Enterprising D. Social
27. It is identified as the most influential extrinsic factor in career choice decision. Income was
considered as an important component of life, particularly among youth who had higher level
of individualism.
A. Affordability B. Earning potential
C. Financial Remuneration D. Income
28. This mindset increased the count in the mediocre group where students fail to succeed in
their career and just keep on it with an average performance.
A. Earning Potential B. Peer Influence
C. Personal Interest D. Teachers and Educators
29. This theory establishes a classification system that matches personality characteristics
and personal preferences to job characteristics. Holland codes are six personality/career types
that help describe a wide range of occupations.
A. Abilities B. Interest & Personality Test
C. Peer Influence D. Skills
30. This is the purchasing power of individual who dares to dream.
A. Affordability B. Budget
C. Business D. Money
31. Your chosen profession is likely to be a factor that influences your career path. Your
personal financial needs are also likely to influence the career choices you make.
A. Affordability B. Business
C. Career Planning D. Earning Potential
32. Geography can have an influence on career path decision in a number of ways. You may
choose a job that requires living in a certain region.
A. Home Address B. Jurisdiction
C. Location D. Territory
33. Choosing a career just to live up to the parents’ expectation is the most common decision
taking by students from business families are by default expected to choose commerce career
course. Some who resists submit to the parental
pressure leading to an unsuccessful career choice.
A. Counselors B. Parents’ desire/Parental Pressure
C. Peer Influence D. Teachers and Educators
34. Considering your skills and abilities and how they may fit in a particular occupation comes
out of one the earliest career development fields, Trait-factors theories, and is used today. You
can identify activities you enjoy and those in
which you have a level of competency though a formal assessment.
A. Hobbies and Likes B. Interest and Personality Test
C. Skills and Abilities D. Talents
35. They are significant figures in the process of youth’s career decision-making are seen as
significant figures that are agents of development and could have been influence on students’
decision making.
A. Counselors B. Parents
C. Relatives D. Teachers and Educators
36.There are rules to follow for finding love and creating lasting authentic relationships.
A. You must love yourself first B. Creating love is a process
C. Renewal is the key to longevity D. All of the above
37.What should you consider when making decisions around sex and sexual limits?
A. Values B. Friends
C. Family D. All of the above
38.“The Servant as a Leader” means.
A. I am the boss B. One who wants to serve first
C. Follow me D. Do what I say
39.The goal of a Servant Leader gives a higher priority on.
A. People’s needs B. Own needs
C. Material things D. Power
40.The following are NOT the characteristics of a BOSS.
A. Need praise B. Give orders
C. Empathy D. Blame others
41.The following are characteristics of a LEADER.
A. Acceptance B. Visionary
C. Listens D. All of the above
42.It is considered as the “Traditional Family”.
A. Nuclear Family B. Extended Family
C. Single Parent Family D. Foster Family
43. Conscious planning of one's activities and engagements in the jobs one undertakes in the
course of his life for better fulfilment, growth and financial stability.
A. Discernment B. Career Management
C. Career Guidance D. Profession
44.It refers to the basic unit of our society.
A. Family B. Friends
C. Partnership D. None of the above
45.Which are the most powerful close ties in friendship?
A. Online friends B. Few close; real friends
C. Acquaintances D. All of the above
46.Create a sense of being connected to your local community and the wider world.
A. Finding Role models B. Identity and Connection
C. Enhance skills D. All of the above
47.Voluntary work and community activities are also great opportunities to show initiative and
develop skills.
A. Finding Role models B. Identity and Connection
C. Enhance skills D. All of the above
48.Community activities help you to deal with challenges, communicate with other people and
build up your life skills.
A. Finding Role models B. Identity and Connection
C. Enhance skills D. Self-confidence and Well being
49.Communication is a key to a relationship. Dan and Joy see to it every time
misunderstanding occurs they talk and forgive each other.
A. Compassion B. Gratitude
C. Acceptance D. Forgiveness
50.Involvement in community activities, one can experience:
A. Finding Role models B. Identity and Connection
C. Enhance skills D. All of the above

Prepared by: Sports Track Teachers

ANSWER KEY.

1. D
2. B
3. C
4. A
5. B
6. B
7. A
8. C
9. C
10. A
11. C
12. A
13. C
14. B
15. D
16. A
17. C
18. B
19. B
20. B
21. C
22. B
23. B
24. C
25. B
26. B
27. D
28. A
29. A
30. A
31. D
32. D
33. B
34. C
35. C
36. D
37. D
38. B
39. A
40. C
41. D
42. A
43. B
44. A
45. B
46. B
47. C
48. D
49. D
50. D