GENERAL EDUCATION QUESTIONS

Name: _____________________

Topic: UNDERSTANDING THE SELF

3. Understanding The Self

3.1. Show familiarities with factors and forces that affect the development of self identity

3.2. Demonstrate the commitment to accomplish self-understanding as a means to a

successful teaching career.

601. The following are what personality theorists understand the Self to be, but NOT
to include_______.
a. the ego, id and superego c. the preconscious, conscious and
subconscious
b. the individual person d. the body and soul

602. Of the various personality theorists, who gave emphasis to biological instincts
and unconscious processes as the main factor in self-identity, thus introducing
psychoanalysis to help people?
a. Alfred Adler c. Erik Erikson
b. Sigmund Freud d. Carl Jung

603. On various personality theorists, who gave emphasis to underlying traits and
dispositions, thus opening the way for a humanistic view of self-identity?
a. Carl Rogers c. Erik Erikson
b. Sigmund Freud d. Alfred Adler

604. For Sigmund Freud, what is the source of man's instinctive drive at the deepest
level of the unconscious mind that demands immediate gratification of basic needs of
hunger, elimination, aggression and sensual stimulation of the Self?
a. Superego c. Id
b. Libido d. Ego

605. For Sigmund Freud, what is the conscious self that surfaces after gradual
awareness of the difference between one's own desires and those of other people?
a. Ego c. Superego
b. Id d. Libido

606. For Sigmund Freud, what is the conscience of the Self that develops beginning
the first five years of human life to help discriminate right from wrong and brings forth
ideals later on in life, such as shown by martyrs and heroes?
a. Individuation c. Sublimation
b. Superego d. Extroversion

607. Who introduced the concept of a human instinct for self-realization for perfection,
as the driving force for behavior of the Self?
a. Erik Eriksson c. Carl Roger
b. Alfred Adler d. Abraham Maslow
608. Erik Erikson has the following factors in his theory of development of the Self but
NOT to include________.
a. culture which is a force that helps shape personality
b. past history that is most important for individuality
c. development which covers the entire life span
d. society that influences development of the Self

609. For Erik Erikson, what is the most basic sense of reliance of the Self as a Child
that gives the strength of hope gradually becoming faith in adult life?
a. Identity c. Autonomy
b. Intimacy d. Trust

610. What is known as self-control that builds up self-esteem and assertion of

individuality of the Self?
a. Autonomy c. Trust
b. Trust d. Intimacy

611. At what stage of human development does an identity crisis occur when there is
role confusion of the Self and there's the need to decide what the future will hold and
who you will become?
a. Late adulthood c. Adolescence
b. Puberty d. Early adulthood

612. In human growth and maturity, when does Identity of the Self become the theme
of life through reassessment of priorities and development of interpersonal sensitivities?
a. Adolescence c. Early adulthood
b. Puberty d. Late adulthood

613. Of the following trends in personality development of the Self, which is most
recent in shifts of concept change?
a. Passive shaping of personality c. The Unconscious in personality-
building
b. Nature or nurture of the Self d. Self and the environment

614. On recognized 4 personality traits, how is a person categorized if he/she is an

extrovert, enthusiastic, active, social, and enjoys being part of a crowd?
a. Melancholic c. Sanguine
b. Phlegmatic d. Choleric

615. On recognized 4 personality types, how is a person categorized if he/she is

independent, decisive, goals-oriented, ambitious, and a natural leader?
a. Choleric c. Melancholic
b. Sanguine d. Phlegmatic

616. On recognized 4 personality types, how is a person categorized if he/she is

analytical, detail-oriented, a deep thinker, introvert, self-reliant, but afraid to be singled
out?
a. Sanguine c. Melancholic
b. Phlegmatic d. Choleric

617. On recognized 4 personality types, how is a person categorized if he/she is

relaxed, peaceful, quiet, empathetic to others, good at generalizing ideas, but tending to
hide emotions?
a. Sanguine c. Melancholic
b. Phlegmatic d. Choleric
618. On the negative aspect of the Self, how is one regarded if he/ she believes in
self-interest as a moral principle?
a. Egoist c. Egregious
b. Egotist d. Ego-maniac

619. On the negative aspect of the Self, how is one regarded if he/she is self-oriented,
having a habit of speaking too much or having a high opinion about oneself?
a. Egregious c. Egotistic
b. Ego-maniac d. Egoistic

620. On the negative aspect of the Self, how is one regraded if he/she has a chronic
regard for oneself, not allowing other people to come between his/her desire for
achievement?
a. Egregious c. Egoist
b. Egomaniac d. Egotist

621. On stages of development of the Self, what do I achieve as a teacher by being

committed to confidence, faith and reliance on people?
a. Trust c. Intimacy
b. Autonomy d. Initiative

622. On stages of development of the Self, what do I achieve as a teacher by being

committed to enterprise, dynamism, got-up-and-go, and leadership?
a. Trust c. Initiative
b. Intimacy d. Autonomy

623. On stages of development of the Self, what do I achieve as a teacher by being

committed to diligence, dynamism, determination and work?
a. Trust c. Industry
b. Ego-integrity d. Autonomy

624. On stages of development of the Self, what do I achieve as a teacher by being

committed to being caring, loving especially to the children I serve?
a. Intimacy c. Ego-integrity
b. Autonomy d. Trust

625. On stages of development of the Self, what do I achieve as a teacher by being

committed to being productive, creative and innovative in my work?
a. Autonomy c. Industry e. Autonomy
b. Generativity d. Initiative

626. On stages of development of the Self, what do I achieve as a teacher by being

committed to honesty, honor, loyalty, and virtue?
a. Initiative c. Industry
b. Ego-integrity d. Generativity

627. Since the self is the foundation of all aspects of one's life, which of the following
is all embracing for what I am?
a. My work or career c. My being and becoming
b. My relationship with people d. My personal goal achievements

628. On Self-knowledge, which of the following mental activities relates to knowing

one's own mental abilities, skills and values?
a. Sensation c. Metacognition
 b. Volition d. Perception

629. On the Self's interpersonal life, which of the following classroom activities is
conducive to better social and communication skills?
a. Field work c. Drills
b. Group dynamics d. Lectures

630. On ways to help the Self on the path to development and health, which of the
following interventions best relates to the work of teachers in education?
a. Experiments c. Guidance
b. Psychoanalysis d. Hypnosis