Region III

Division of City of San Fernando (P)

San Fernando West District
CITY OF SAN FERNANDO WEST INTEGRATED SCHOOL
San Juan, City of San Fernando (P)

PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT
(Senior High School)
FIRST QUARTER EXAMINATION

Name: Grade and Section: ___________Date: _________

I. Directions: Analyze the given situations below. Write your answers on the blank provided
before the number.

_____ 1. Which is composed of the union of elements, namely, body thoughts, feelings, and
emotions?
a. Character b. Life c. Personality d. Self
_____ 2. Which is NOT a characteristic of a self actualization?
a. Pessimistic
b. Open-minded
c. Concerned about helping others
d. Has a realistic perception of self and others.
_____ 3. It is an idealized image that we have developed over the time based on what we have
learned and experienced.
a. Actual self b. Ideal self c. Self-concept d. Self-knowledge
_____ 4. It is the self that has characteristics that you were nurtured or born with.
a. Actual self b. Ideal self c. Self-concept d. Self-knowledge
_____ 5. “No individuals are exactly alike” means _______________.
a. Twins have the same characteristics
b. Your mother has fair skin complexion, and so you inherited this physical characteristics.
c. Because your characteristics are similar to your father’s, you can do what he can
exactly do.
d. You may have the same qualities as your brother, but there are certain things that only
you or he can do.
_____ 6. Which statement is NOT true about becoming more aware of oneself?
a. You become dependent to others.
b. You value relationships with others.
c. You become more appreciative about yourself.
d. You learn that respect to self and others is important.
_____ 7. By knowing yourself more, you _________________.
a. Tend to easily give up
b. May be influenced by your peers
c. Can better cope with the demands of life
d. Find it more difficult to change your habits
_____ 8. Puberty which is part of adolescence has its onset at ages 10-11 for girls and ____ for boys.
a. 9-10 b. 10-11 c. 11-12 d. 12-13

_____ 9. Emotional maturity is achieved during _______________.

a. Adulthood c. Early adolescence
b. Puberty d. End of adolescence

_____ 10. Which does NOT relate to emotional maturity?

a. Acting impulsively
b. Remaining composed despite annoyance
c. Thinking critically before making any decisions
 d. Expressing emotions in a socially acceptable manner
_____ 11. Which is NOT a characteristic of cognitive development during adolescence?
a. Tendency to ask a lot questions
b. Tendency to ask immature questions
c. Tendency to look for deeper meanings
d. Tendency to question parents’ style upbringing
_____12. Psychologists believe that our thoughts influence our feelings and behaviors. Which of the
following best illustrates this statement?
a. If I fail in a quiz, then I should study harder next time.
b. Coming late to class means that I should wake up earlier next time.
c. My parents love me, so I feel frustrated when they do not allow me to attend parties.
d. When the teacher calls my attention because I’m talkative, it means that she is
concerned with my personal growth.
_____ 13. Failure to control intense emotions indicates that _________________________.
a. The brain needs to heal from injuries
b. The amygdala failed to control your emotions
c. Neurons in the corpus callosum are undeveloped
d. Your prefrontal cortex is not adequately developed
_____ 14. Which statement illustrates emotional stability?
a. You can confront people.
b. You can evade certain situations.
c. You can ignore the person who hurt you.
d. You can express emotions in socially acceptable manner
_____ 15. During the 21st century, love letters have been replaced by _______________.
a. Dating c. Personal conversations
b. Text messages d. All of the above

_____ 16. During the 21st century, adolescents are exposed to a culture of “instant”. One of the
negative implications of this culture is that ______________________.
a. You can easily communicate with others
b. You become less productive and impatient
c. You develop a strong sense of nationalism
d. You can access more information with technology

_____ 17. Which is considered as one of the most difficult challenges during adolescence?
a. Proving yourself to your parents.
b. Successfully forming your identity.
c. Becoming academically successful.
d. Finding friends who can positively influence your behaviors.
_____ 18. Which is NOT a symptom of depression?
a. Feeling of worthlessness
b. Inability to read and write
c. Insomnia or hypersomnia
d. Significant weight gain or loss
_____ 19. Which is NOT an emotional symptom of stress?
a. Depression c. Moodiness
b. Irritation d. Computer Gaming
_____ 20. When you are under stress, which symptom is NOT commonly experienced?
a. Emotional c. Rapid heart beat
b. Chest pain d. Diarrhea or constipation
_____ 21. Neglect of responsibilities is one of the behavioral manifestations of stress. Which of the
following illustrates neglect of responsibility?
a. Sleeping too little
b. Becoming easily irritated
c. Not doing your homework
d. Eating less less nutritious food
_____ 22. A type of eating disorder which describe people with fear of weight gain and a distorted
view of their body size and shape. People with this condition eats very little and can
become dangerously underweight.
a. Anorexia c. Malnutrition
b. Bulimia d. Pica

_____ 23. This is also known as “Binge eating” or over eating.

a. Anorexia c. Malnutrition
b. Bulimia d. Pica

_____ 24. Where is the emotional element of a memory stored?

a. Amygdala c. Hippocampus
b. Cerebrum d. Thalamus
_____ 25. What is the function of the limbic system?
a. Monitoring impulses
b. Generating emotions
c. Monitoring vital body functions
d. Storing memory of automatic movements

II. Directions: On the blanks, write TRUE if the statement is correct. If incorrect, write FALSE
and underline the word or phrase that makes it so.
__________ 26. Feeling sad or angry is not normal for teenagers.
__________ 27. Mastering your skills and talents do not happen overnight.
__________ 28. In helping others, you allow yourself to appreciate what you have.
__________ 29. Engaging in sports may contribute to your stressors.
__________ 30. When you entertain and dwell on your positive thoughts, they become monstrously
unhealthy.
III. Directions: The following are steps in managing emotions. Arrange them in order by
placing a letter from A-E before each statement.
_____ 31. Noticing and being aware of your emotions.
_____ 32. Discerning what you feel.
_____ 33. Identifying and naming what you feel.
_____ 34. Taking the necessary actions.
_____ 35. Owning and accepting what you feel.
IV. Directions: Match each item in column A with an item in column B. Write your answers on
the blanks.
PART A.
COLUMN A COLUMN B
____ 36. Processes input more holistically a. right hemisphere
and abstractly.
____ 37. Interprets language through b. left hemisphere
gestures, facial movements, emotions, and
body language.
____ 38. Seeks explanations for why events
occur.
____ 39. Space sensitive
____ 40. Generates spoken language.

V. Essay

41-42. As a grade 11 student, what are your personal ways to cope up with stress?
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43-44. How do you know that you are stressed?

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45-46. What do you think are the causes of distressing thoughts among adolescents?
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47-48. What do you think are the other benefits of positively coping with stress?
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49-50. Based on your experience, what usually triggers your negative emotions?
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Prepared by:

Ronella D. Sabado
Teacher-in-Charge

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