Questions and Answers
What is self-concept?
What do you call the process in which persons reflect upon themselves and learn new values?
What consequence arises from an imbalance between ideal self and actual self?
Which of the following is NOT one of the factors that affect human development?
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What term refers to human development that aims to involve all aspects of a person?
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What is described as the ability to use personal resources to achieve life goals?
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Which personal effectiveness skill allows for innovative actions that differ from conventional methods?
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What aspect of development deals primarily with mental processes?
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What do you call the responses that we have to our thoughts and external experiences?
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Which group does not have significant expectations on adolescents?
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Why is it important to be aware of the connections between our thoughts, feelings, and behavior?
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What is the best approach to fostering positive thoughts and feelings?
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How should an adolescent ideally feel about the expectations placed on them by others?
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Which of the following is NOT a statement of affirmation conducive to becoming a more capable adolescent?
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Which term refers to responsibilities that arise during specific periods in life?
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At what developmental stage do individuals aged 13-19 belong?
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What is the best affirmation for an adolescent seeking personal growth?
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Which of the following best describes the challenges faced by adolescents like learning disabilities and peer pressure?
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What is a significant reason for adolescents to understand their developmental changes?
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What is one reason coping mechanisms are important for adolescents managing stress?
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What is one developmental task of an adolescent?
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What is the primary reaction of the mind and body to a disturbing stimulus?
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What is likely to happen if tasks expected during a developmental stage are not accomplished?
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What is a common cause of stress among adolescents?
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Study Notes
Concepts of Self
- Self-concept encompasses awareness of oneself and includes aspirational, actual, and social roles.
- Ideal self represents aspirations and desired characteristics, whereas actual self reflects current feelings, thoughts, and actions.
- Discrepancies between actual and ideal self can lead to mental distress.
Personal Development
- Personal development involves self-reflection and acceptance, fostering growth through new values and behaviors.
- Holistic development involves growth across all dimensions of a person—physical, emotional, social, and intellectual.
- Personal effectiveness requires utilizing personal resources like talents, skills, and time to achieve life goals.
Factors Influencing Development
- Key factors in human development include heredity, environment, and personal maturation, with no single factor solely determining growth.
- Developmental tasks arise at specific life stages, such as adolescence (ages 13-19) which includes building relationships and establishing values.
Skills and Coping Mechanisms
- Basic personal effectiveness skills include determination, managing stress, and creativity, while overconfidence is a hindrance.
- Understanding the connection between thoughts, feelings, and behavior can enhance positive change.
- Coping strategies for stress include physical exercise, social support, and time management, while avoiding unhealthy behaviors like alcohol consumption.
Developmental Challenges and Expectations
- Adolescents face challenges such as academic concerns, peer pressure, and disabilities.
- Meeting expectations from family and society fosters personal pride and satisfaction, while failure to accomplish developmental tasks can lead to future unhappiness.
- Positive affirmations can build self-worth and encourage healthy relationships, contrasting negative beliefs that may hinder growth.
Stress and Its Impact
- Stress is a common reaction to stimuli that disrupt personal equilibrium, with major causes among adolescents being school demands and family expectations.
- Knowledge of stress factors allows individuals to identify coping mechanisms and mitigate negative impacts on well-being.
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This quiz reviews key concepts in personal development, including self-concept and self-awareness. It is designed for high school students at Leyte National High School to enhance their understanding of personal growth and reflection.
