Personal Development Module 1 & 3 Quiz

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What is the primary role of the spinal cord within the central nervous system?

To coordinate complex cognitive activities

To control involuntary actions

To regulate sleep cycles and wakefulness

To act as a bridge between the brain and the body below the neck (correct)

Which part of the nervous system is responsible for voluntary action?

Somatic nervous system (correct)

Sympathetic nervous system

Parasympathetic nervous system

Autonomic nervous system

Which component of a neuron is primarily responsible for receiving messages?

Cell body

Dendrites (correct)

Axons

Synapse

What is the function of the forebrain in the nervous system?

To process information related to complex cognitive activities Signup and view all the answers

How does the sympathetic nervous system primarily respond to stimuli?

By mobilizing the body for action Signup and view all the answers

What is meant by the term 'Ideal Self'?

The image or aspirations of what you want to become. Signup and view all the answers

At what age range does puberty typically start for boys?

9 to 14 years Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a physiological change during adolescent girls' puberty?

Growth of pubic and body hair Signup and view all the answers

Which disorder is characterized by persistent pursuit of a thinner build through extreme hunger?

Anorexia Nervosa Signup and view all the answers

What is a key aspect of social development during adolescence?

Innate capacity to relate to others and feel belonging Signup and view all the answers

Adolescent girls require more of which nutrients during puberty?

Iron and iodine Signup and view all the answers

What type of stress is characterized as positive stress that can motivate individuals?

Eustress Signup and view all the answers

Which change is NOT associated with boys during puberty?

Development of breast tissue Signup and view all the answers

Which anxiety disorder is marked by excessive fear of social situations?

Social Phobia Signup and view all the answers

Which stressor type can be described as daily hassles like waiting in line or dealing with traffic?

Background stressors Signup and view all the answers

What is social comparison theory primarily related to?

Gaining insight into personal behavior through comparison Signup and view all the answers

What is a common characteristic of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder?

Feeling of reliving a traumatic experience Signup and view all the answers

What should boys be advised regarding their puberty experience?

About shaving and caring for their genitals Signup and view all the answers

Which disorder involves excessive anxiety when a child is separated from their parents?

Separation Anxiety Disorder Signup and view all the answers

What behavior is typical in Bulimia Nervosa?

Binge eating followed by purging Signup and view all the answers

Which disorder is characterized by frequent, uncontrollable thoughts that are deemed unreasonable?

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Knowing Oneself

Self is characterized as separate, self-contained, independent, consistent, unitary, and private.
Ideal Self represents the aspirations of who one aims to become.
Actual Self reflects one's present self as viewed daily.
Social Comparison Theory suggests individuals gain insights into behavior through comparisons with others.

Developing the Whole Person

Physiological Development involves physical changes in the body.
Emotional Development relates to the feelings experienced by an individual.
Social Development encompasses the capacity to connect and feel belonging.
Cognitive Development pertains to intellectual abilities, including thoughts, attitudes, beliefs, and values.
Spiritual Development relates to the soul, spirit, or inner essence.

Why Am I Like This: Puberty

Girls typically start puberty between 8 to 13 years, with physical changes including breast development, body shape alteration, and onset of menstruation.
Girls require 10% more nutrients, iron, and iodine during puberty.
Boys usually begin puberty around 11 to 14 years, experiencing growth of penis and testes, body shape changes, facial hair, voice changes, and erections.
Boys need guidance on personal hygiene, including shaving and genital care.

Mental Health & Stress

Depression is classified as a disorder of emotion or mood, leading to sadness and hopelessness.
Eating disorders include Anorexia Nervosa (pursuit of thinness through starvation) and Bulimia Nervosa (binge eating followed by purging).
Anxiety disorders encompass Separation Anxiety Disorder (excessive anxiety when parents leave), Generalized Anxiety Disorder (persistent worries), Social Phobia (fear of social situations), Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (unreasonable obsessive thoughts), Panic Disorder (intense fear and difficulty breathing), and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (re-living traumatic events).

Brain: Parts, Function & Societal Relationship

The Central Nervous System (CNS) processes, interprets, and stores sensory information.
The spinal cord acts as a bridge between the brain and the body below the neck, facilitating automatic spinal reflexes.
The Hindbrain controls essential functions like respiration and motor activity, while the Midbrain manages eye and eyelid movements.
The Forebrain is crucial for complex cognitive activities and voluntary motor functions.

Peripheral Nervous System (PNS)

The PNS manages the CNS's input and output, consisting of the Somatic and Autonomic Nervous Systems.
The Somatic Nervous System allows voluntary action by controlling skeletal muscles.
The Autonomic Nervous System regulates involuntary actions, including the Sympathetic (mobilizing for action) and Parasympathetic (slowing down functions).

Parts of Neuron

The Cell Body contains necessary machinery for neuron survival and message transmission.
Dendrites act as antennas that receive messages from other neurons, transmitting them to the cell body.
Axons carry messages away from the cell body to other cells.

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Test your understanding of personal development concepts, including knowing oneself and the changes experienced during puberty. Explore the ideal self and the physical transformations that occur from ages 8 to 13. This quiz covers core concepts essential for self-awareness and growth.