_____1. Ms.

Dy, a teacher for more than twenty years, was feeling a little depressed
and frustrated for the past few days. She decided to take time out to evaluate some of
her beliefs and values which may be the source of what she is currently feeling. She
would like to know what she needs to do or at least embrace some healthier and more
functional beliefs and values. This can be done through
A. affirmation
B. feedback
C. introspection
D. self-disclosure

_____2. Marie wants to find out how she can evaluate her performance in order to
improve personally and professionally. Which of the following should she first
undertake?
A. periodically review and update her plans and continue to learn everyday
B. identify gaps in her knowledge or skills and/or identify attitudes which can be
explored
C. make a coherent plan to address any problem that may arise in her work
D. identify what she has learned from seminars and implement plan

_____3. Some Filipinos may choose to write their opinions in the newspaper or lobby in
the Congress to express their sentiment against the Reproductive Health Bill. This
shows their stand or belief of a higher principle like respect for the dignity of human
beings. This is a characteristics of a person in the
A. pre-conventional stage
B. conventional stage
C. post-conventional stage
D. formal-operational stage

_____4. Mang Bert is an active member of the Sangguniang Barangay. He fights

corruption in the government system. He helps without hesitation and does not expect
anything in return from people he helps. Mang Manny is an example of one who:
A. lives up to all the others’ ideals.
B. lives up the basic values.
C. walks his talk
D. Is honest with oneself.

_____5. There is a wholesome cycle involved in self-disclosure. Which of the following

best describes the pattern?
A. self-disclosure – friendship and self-acceptance
B. friendship – self-disclosure and self-acceptance
C. self-acceptance – friendship and self-disclosure
D. self-disclosure – self-acceptance and friendship

_____6. Some people are hesitant to go through self-reflection or introspection. A

psychological reason for this could be that:
A. They simply do not have time for this
B. They are afraid to face their “gray areas”
C. They content that this is not necessary since they know themselves very well
D. They think they are too old for change

_____7. According to Freud, children have already acquired moral principles and values
which are contained in the structure of personality called
A. Ego
B. Id
C. self
D. superego
_____8. During 13 – 18 years of age, the adolescent experiences pressure and
confusion. Teachers can facilitate every student’s capacity to resolve the pressure and
confusion by
A. giving special attention to him/her
B. helping him/her develop effective strategies to handle present problems
C. talking to the student about his/her life stories and problem
D. telling the parents about the problems of their child

_____9. The following are strategies for enhancing or building one’s self-esteem except
one.
A. develop and learn new skills
B. give and accept compliments
C. take chances and try new experiences
D. talk to yourself positively

_____10. Adults, parents and teachers are role models for a child. This means that one
should try his best to:
A. set a consistently good example
B. say something nice to the child
C. tell the child to obey rules
D. reinforce the child’s expression

_____11. You believe in the role of teachers in building the self-esteem of your
students. Which of the following should you NOT do?
A. be friendly with your students
B. be patient and attentive to pupils
C. be consistently critical of your pupils
D. be empathetic and encouraging

_____12. What could best help school age children develop their sense of competence
and industry?
A. more opportunities for work so they accomplish more
B. reinforcement from their parents for every accomplishment
C. personal satisfaction for and pride in their accomplishment
D. strict rules to follow for better accomplishments

_____13. According to the Humanistic Theory, the basic motivation of life is striving for
actualization. It implies that
A. one works hard to improve his/her personality.
B. one works hard to develop potentials to the optimum.
C. one works hard to satisfy his/her needs and wants.
D. one works hard to maintain his/her way of life.

_____14. Which strategy can bring awareness of what we think, feel, do and also gives
an opportunity to get in touch with oneself.
A. affirmation
B. centering
C. introspection
D. disclosure

_____15. Nilda is one of your friends. She requested you to give her some feedback so
she can become a better person. The best you can do is to give her
A. information on how to start her plan to change.
B. Information to help her become aware of herself.
C. Information on how difficult it is to change.
D. Information on how you struggle
_____16. Edna is a very shy person. However, she realized that it is important to
disclose oneself to others. Which of the following would be the result if Edna decides to
self-disclose?
A. She will be better understood by others
B. She will gain more friends
C. She will be more careful
D. She will gain self-confidence

_____17. The key to personal growth and success is to

A. begin with assessing oneself
B. begin with an end in mind
C. enhance one’s intelligence
D. assert one’s feeling and opinion

_____18. People may differ in their hierarchy of values. Which statement below best
explains this statement?
A. It is natural for a person to prioritize his/her needs
B. There are different ways in which people develop themselves because of
differences in motivation
C. There are variations in the way people perceive things and events
D. People vary in the way they give importance to things/events depending on
their philosophy of life

_____19. The Johari Window is an effective tool for introspection because it allows the
person to:
A. examine him/herself with respect to others’ expectations in order for him/her to
satisfy what others like him/her to become
B. validate his knowledge about him/herself against others’ perceptions and
recognize his/her other potentials for development
C. project through a window what he thinks others should think about him/her
D. discover what is in the store for him/her in the fourth window called dark area

_____20. Developing a reflective attitude means being:

A. Critical about what is bad about something
B. Focused on both external and internal forces
C. Essence-oriented rather than form-oriented
D. Peaceful and gentle in thinking and speaking

_____21. A spiritual person is able to relate to his/her Creator, fellowmen and the
community. Which of the following expresses a similar concept?
A. One who is spiritual is one who knows how to pray for him/herself and others.
B. Moral orientation leads to spiritual orientation.
C. A spiritual person not only has religious, moral and political conversion.
D. It is more difficult to become a spiritual person.

_____22. Which situation below demonstrates a good strategy for self-development?

A. Mina highlights her talents in Math and resents her teacher’s feedback about
her Reading comprehension.
B. At the end of each day, Susan examines the good points and the bad points
about her interaction with her teachers and friends
C. Conrad believes that he knows himself better than his friends do, so he does
not really mind whatever they say about him.
D. Rodel compares himself with others and resolves to imitate their ways of
doing things.
_____23. Feedback could be an effective tool for self-development if done properly.
Which of the following strategy is NOT effective for self-development?
A. Feedback for self-improvement is preferably given when solicited.
B. It is important to prepare the receiver psychologically before a negative
feedback is given.
C. Positive and negative feedback should be studied very carefully by the
receiver and determine points for self enhancement and improvement.
D. It is better to ignore the feedback when the sender is not a friend or an
acquaintance.

_____24. Getting in touch with oneself is an essential step in self-development because

one is able to:
A. prove whether other’s observations about oneself is true or not.
B. relate more effectively with one’s thoughts, feelings, desires and goals
C. imagine various facets of one’s decisions
D. control oneself with respect to resisting temptation

_____25. The following are strategies for enhancing or building one’s self-esteem
except one.
A. develop and learn new skills
B. give and accept compliments
C. take chances and try new experiences
D. talk to yourself positively