Pangasinan State University

Sta. Maria Campus

Sta. Maria, Pangasinan

MIDTERM EXAMINATION
GE 13: PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Directions: Choose the letter of the correct answer.

1. A characteristic way of thinking, feeling and behaving which makes a person a unique person.
a. Personality c. Character
b. Behavior d. Attitude
2. It describes the confidence in one’s ability to accomplish things.
a. Self-worth c. Self-efficacy
b. Self-discipline d. Self-control
3. The development of the organized pattern of behaviors and attitudes that makes a person distinctive.
a. Psychological development c. Personality development
b. Professional development d. Proficiency development
4. When a person finds helping other people genuinely rewarding, what facet of agreeableness does he possess?
a. Vulnerability c. Assertiveness
b. Altruism d. Dutifulness
5. Neuroticism relates to the degree of ongoing inner conflict a person experiences. Which of the following does a
person experience when he scores high on neuroticism?
a. Calm c. Emotionally stable
b. Even-tempered d. Anxiety
6. A person who scores high in this facet uses fantasy as a way of creating a richer and more interesting world.
a. Excitement-seeking c. Artistic interests
b. Cheerfulness d. Imagination
7. This determinant of personality largely determines attributes toward independence, aggression, competition and
cooperation.
a. Family factor c. Situational factor
b. Cultural factor d. Biological factor
8. Sophia is a tender-hearted and compassionate person. She feels the pain of others and easily moved to pity. This
indicates that she is a high scorer in ___________.
a. Immoderation c. Sympathy
b. Depression d. Cooperation
9. It operates using the reality principle which strives to satisfy the id’s desire in realistic and socially appropriate
ways.
a. Id c. Ego
b. Superego d. All of the above
10. When one may find that the superego overpowered the ego, the person becomes _____________.
a. Judgmental c. Pleasure-seeker
b. Impulsive d. None of the choices
11. Which of the following is NOT part of the Eysenck’s Three?
a. Extraversion versus Introversion c. Neuroticism versus Stability
b. Outgoing versus Reserved d. Psychoticism versus Normality
12. This theory focuses on the ability of human beings to think consciously and rationally, to control their biological
urges and to achieve their full potential.
a. Type theory c. Trait theory
b. Humanistic theory d. Psychodynamic theory
13. Which of the following is the character of Apple whose humor is choleric?
a. Optimistic c. Still
b. Depressed d. Moody
14. Caleb is a student who’s more conscious of his inner world than his environment. He focuses on his on fantasies,
ambitions, feelings, and actions. What personality type describes him?
 a. Outgoing c. Introvert
b. Pessimistic d. Extravert
15. When an individual shows an attitude or preference only in certain situation or under specific circumstance, he is
having a secondary trait. Which is an example of secondary trait?
a. May Koto is described as Freudian.
b. Blessly has a Christ-like way of living.
c. Tata Cotshia is getting anxious when speaking to a group.
d. All of the above
16. It includes all the thoughts, feelings, and beliefs people have about themselves.
a. Self-concept c. Self-confidence
b. Self-esteem d. Self-value
17. Complete the following. Physiological: food; Safety: employment; Love: friendship; Esteem: confidence; Self-
actualization: ____________.
a. Family c. Resources
b. Morality d. Homeostasis
18. This way to improve physical appearance lightens up one’s appearance and is sure to melt the heart of onlooker.
a. Posture c. Smile
b. Poise d. Grace
19. An individual should discover certain attractive physical feature and should be made the best out of them.
a. Follow the basics c. Get moving
b. Get enough sleep d. Focus on your best feature
20. It is a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being.
a. Health c. Fitness
b. Shape d. Condition
21. Which of the following personalities has a positive effect on one’s health?
a. Ambitious c. Shy
b. Argumentative d. Worrier
22. The physical activity stimulates brain chemicals that often leave one’s feeling both happier and more relaxed.
This means that one of the effects of good health to personality is _______________.
a. Controls weight c. Boost energy
b. Improves mood d. Improves longevity
23. This type of behavior demonstrates a low level competitiveness and is more easygoing and relaxed.
a. Type A c. Type C
b. Type B d. Type D
24. It refers to one or more motions or positions of the muscles beneath the skin of the face and which convey
emotional state of an individual.
a. Facial feature c. Facial expression
b. Facial impression d. Facial structure
25. All of the following are recognized as facial expressions, EXCEPT?
a. Happiness c. Disgust
b. Sadness d. None of the choices
26. This is being worn during office’s parties, happy hours and business luncheons.
a. Business casual c. White tie
b. Cocktail attire d. Smart casual
27. Which of the following is TRUE about warm weather black tie?
a. It is being worn during wedding ceremony c. A woman wears a long gown with white gloves
b. A man wears a white dinner jacket d. All of the choices
28. Resilient people tend to seek out and surround themselves with other resilient people.
a. The statement is true c. The statement is confusing
b. The statement is false d. The statement is vague
29. Emotionally resilient people enlist their team. What does it imply?
a. They have a mental list of good habits c. They disconnect speedily their thoughts from stresses
b. They know how to reach out for help d. They react differently to stress and trauma
30. The ability to manage emotions in one’s self and in order to reach desired outcomes.
a. Intelligence Quotience c. Emotional Intelligence
b. Intellect d. Emotional Quotience
31. One of the personal competencies is to know your strengths and weaknesses.
a. Motivation c. Empathy
b. Self-regulation d. Self-awareness
32. Self-actualization id at the peak of Abraham Maslow’s Hierarch of Needs. Which of the following is a way to
self-actualize?
a. Be honest in your choices c. Self-development
b. Act with integrity d. All of the choices
33. “Maternal grief is a negative effect triggered by the conclusion ‘my child is dead’.” What kind of emotion is being
depicted?
a. Conception c. Reflex
b. Sensation d. Involuntary experience
34. This kind of emotion is triggered by habitual decision.
a. Conception c. Reflex
b. Sensation d. Involuntary experience
35. He listed the six basic emotions that are universally recognized.
a. Paul Ekman c. Salovey
b. Mayer d. Robert Plutchik
36. When people strive to convince someone of their point of view or to empower others around them, they are driven
by what motivation?
a. Achievement c. Influence
b. Affiliation d. None of the choices
37. What is at the bottom of Abraham Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs?
a. Physiological needs c. Safety needs
b. Psychological needs d. Security needs
38. It is within this factor that the infant first learns to love and trust others.
a. School c. Family
b. Society d. Community
39. This is one of the personal element in your environment which provides a sense of meaning and purpose in life.
a. School c. Community
b. Peer group d. Religion
40. A set of manners that is accepted or required in a profession.
a. Etiquette c. Business etiquette
b. Manners d. Social graces
41. Consideration for others is its basis.
a. Etiquette c. Business etiquette
b. Manners d. Social graces
42. What is/are acceptable manner/s at home?
a. Look at things from your parents’ perspective c. Tease your siblings
b. Worry about “favorites” d. Both a and c
43. Which of the following is FALSE?
a. When crossing the street, the gentleman stands on the side of the oncoming vehicles.
b. On the bus, the women now stand just like the men.
c. Crude manners in a restaurant cause people to find it a joy to eat with you.
d. In church, walk quietly as you enter.
44. Formal etiquette rules dictate that men should stand when being introduced to women. What word makes the
statement INCORRECT?
a. Formal c. Stand
b. Etiquette d. None of the choices
45. The following are strategies on the proper way of introduction, EXCEPT?
a. Stay away of the setting c. Focus on yourself
b. Embrace understatement d. Decide that less will always be more
46. In making introductions, is it necessary to introduce the name of the older or higher ranking person first?
a. Yes c. Maybe
b. No d. Judge first the situation
 47. In a group setting such as a party, introduce _______________________.
a. the group to the person first c. the person to all through leading him around a room
b. the person to the group first d. yourself to the person then the group to the latter
48. What are the five “S’s” of meeting others?
a. Stand, See, Smile, Smack, Say c. Stand, See, Shake, Say, Sit
b. Stand, Smile, See, Shake, Say d. Stand, Smile, See, Spank, Say
49. Which of the following is TRUE?
a. When you find yourself beside a person at a gathering and there is no one to introduce you, it is preferable to
stare blankly at the walls.
b. In shaking hands, the man extends his hand first.
c. A woman could remain seated when introduced to an older woman.
d. A man is expected to rise when introduced at all times.
50. Which of the following words should be avoided during conversation?
a. Thank you c. Let’s see what I can do
b. It’s my pleasure d. You will have to

PREPARED BY:

KAREN N. BOSTON
Instructor 1

REVIEWED AND EVALUATED BY:

FLORITA C. BALANSAY WILFREDO N. ANCHETA

Chair, BEED Department Dean, College of Teacher Education