Multiple Choice Questions – Personal Development
1. Personal development can best be defined as:
A. Improving only physical health
B. A lifelong process of self-awareness, growth, and improvement
C. Learning to memorize facts for exams
D. Reaching financial success only
2. Which of the following is a key aspect of self-awareness?
A. Understanding only the strengths of others
B. Knowing one’s own strengths, weaknesses, values, and emotions
C. Ignoring feedback from others
D. Relying only on instinct
3. Which psychologist is most associated with the hierarchy of needs?
A. Sigmund Freud
B. Abraham Maslow
C. Erik Erikson
D. Carl Rogers
4. Setting SMART goals means goals should be:
A. Simple, Measurable, Accurate, Reliable, Timely
B. Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-bound
C. Short, Motivating, Ambitious, Realistic, Tested
D. Strategic, Manageable, Active, Reasonable, Tangible
5. Which of the following is an example of an intrinsic motivation?
A. Studying to gain knowledge and satisfaction
B. Working only for a paycheck
C. Doing chores to avoid punishment
D. Exercising to win a contest prize
6. Time management is important for personal development because:
A. It allows procrastination
B. It helps balance tasks, reduce stress, and achieve goals
C. It prevents teamwork
D. It focuses only on school work
7. Which of the following describes emotional intelligence?
A. Ignoring feelings in decision-making
B. The ability to recognize, understand, and manage emotions
C. Avoiding stressful situations completely
D. Using logic without empathy
8. Resilience refers to:
A. Avoiding problems altogether
B. The ability to bounce back from difficulties and challenges
C. Never making mistakes
D. Ignoring emotions when stressed
9. Erikson’s stage of identity vs. role confusion typically occurs during:
A. Childhood
B. Adolescence
C. Early adulthood
D. Late adulthood
10. Which is the first step in the personal development cycle?
A. Self-awareness
B. Goal-setting
C. Action plan
D. Evaluation
11. Which of the following is an example of positive self-concept?
A. Believing one is capable of improving through effort
B. Thinking failure defines your worth permanently
C. Comparing oneself negatively with others
D. Rejecting all feedback
12. Stress management is part of personal development because:
A. Stress always improves performance
B. It helps maintain balance in mental and physical health
C. Stress should always be avoided completely
D. Stress has no impact on growth
13. A growth mindset, according to Carol Dweck, is when:
A. People believe abilities are fixed and unchangeable
B. People believe talents can be developed through effort and learning
C. People avoid challenges to prevent failure
D. People depend only on natural intelligence
14. Decision-making skills are important because:
A. They remove responsibility from actions
B. They allow one to choose wisely based on values and goals
C. They stop mistakes permanently
D. They depend only on luck
15. Which of the following is a healthy coping strategy?
A. Substance abuse
B. Avoiding all responsibilities
C. Talking to a trusted friend or journaling
D. Ignoring problems until they disappear
16. Which stage of Erikson’s theory deals with intimacy vs. isolation?
A. Adolescence
B. Early adulthood
C. Middle adulthood
D. Old age
17. Personal values influence development because:
A. They serve as guides for decision-making and behavior
B. They must be the same for everyone
C. They never change with experience
D. They only matter in childhood
18. Which is an example of extrinsic motivation?
A. Writing in a diary for personal reflection
B. Helping a classmate out of compassion
C. Joining a contest to win money
D. Studying because you love learning
19. Reflection is a key tool in personal development because it:
A. Wastes time on the past
B. Prevents mistakes completely
C. Provides insight into experiences and areas for improvement
D. Focuses only on negative behavior
20. Lifelong learning means:
A. Education stops after graduation
B. Continuous personal and professional growth throughout life
C. Memorizing as much as possible
D. Formal schooling only
21. Which is an example of assertive communication?
A. Staying silent even when disrespected
B. Expressing thoughts honestly and respectfully
C. Aggressively forcing one’s opinion
D. Avoiding eye contact and feedback
22. Which of the following is part of well-being?
A. Physical health only
B. Mental, emotional, social, and physical balance
C. Absence of stress completely
D. High income alone
23. Journaling can help in personal development by:
A. Recording daily gossip
B. Encouraging self-reflection and emotional release
C. Focusing on others’ mistakes
D. Reducing self-awareness
24. Why is feedback important in personal growth?
A. It guarantees success
B. It helps identify blind spots and areas for improvement
C. It is always negative
D. It should always be ignored
25. Which of the following is an example of short-term goal?
A. Becoming a professional doctor
B. Saving 500 pesos this month
C. Building a long-term career
D. Retiring comfortably at age 60
26. Which factor MOST influences personal development?
A. Genes only
B. Environment only
C. A mix of heredity, environment, and personal choices
D. Luck alone
27. Which is an example of poor stress management?
A. Practicing deep breathing
B. Overeating when stressed
C. Exercising to relax
D. Seeking support from friends
28. The ability to work well with others in a group is called:
A. Self-discipline
B. Interpersonal skills
C. Self-reflection
D. Personal autonomy
29. Which personal development skill helps in overcoming procrastination?
A. Avoiding time management
B. Goal-setting and prioritization
C. Constant multitasking
D. Waiting for motivation
30. Personal development is important because:
A. It only benefits individuals financially
B. It promotes self-growth, healthy relationships, and overall well-being
C. It applies only in school settings
D. It is optional and unnecessary in life
Answer Key
1. B
2. B
3. B
4. B
5. A
6. B
7. B
8. B
9. B
10.A
11.A
12.B
13.B
14.B
15.C
16.B
17.A
18.C
19.C
20.B
21.B
22.B
23.B
24.B
25.B
26.C
27.B
28.B
29.B
30.B
