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TCP – 4 Quiz: 1
I. Directions: Given the following statements and scenarios, identify what is being described. Choose the letter of
the best answer. AVOID ERASURES AND ANSWERS SHALL BE WRITTEN IN CAPITAL LETTERS ONLY.
1. Connie develops concepts necessary for everyday living, builds healthy attitudes towards oneself, and achieve
personal independence. These are among the attributes of an individual in what particular stage?
a. Infancy and early childhood b. Middle childhood
c. Adolescence d. Early adulthood
2. Dr. Escoto, the school physician conducted a physical examination in Ms. Manuel's class. What concept best
describes the quantitative increase observed by Dr. Escoto among learners in terms of height and weight?
a. Development b. Growth c. Learning d. Maturation
3. Which statements below best describes development?
a. A high school student's height increased by 5'2" to 5'4"
b. A high school student's change in weight from 110 lbs. to 125 lbs.
c. A student had learned to operate the computer
d. A student's enlargement of hips
4. Which of the following is not true about human development?
a. Human development considers both maturation and learning.
b. Development refers to the progressive series of changes of an orderly coherent type toward the goal of
maturity.
c. Development is the abrupt and disarrayed unfolding of the characteristics of the individuals as they go
through the successive stages of growth.
d. None of the above
5. What concept can best describe Francisco's ability to walk without a support at age of 12 months because of the
"internal ripening" that occurred in his muscles, bones and nervous system development?
a. Development b. Growth c. Learning d. Maturation
6. What do you call the quantitative increase in terms of height and weight as observed by the school physician
during the physical examination of the students?
a. Development b. Growth c. Learning d. Maturation
7. Which of the following provides the best broad description of the relationship between heredity and environment
in determining height?
a. Heredity is the primary influence, with environment affecting development only in severe situations.
b. Heredity and environment contribute equally to development
c. Environment is the major influence on physical characteristics.
d. Heredity directs the individual's potential and environment determines whether and to what degree the
individual reaches the potential.
8. What is the most accurate definition of puberty stage?
a. Rapid physical growth that occurs during adolescence
b. Stage when sexual maturation is attained.
c. Rapid physical growth and sexual maturation that ends childhood
d. Stage when adolescents establish identifies separate from their parents.
9. Which situation best illustrates the concept of growth?
a. A kinder pupil gains 2 pounds within two months.
b. A high school student gets a score of 85 in mental ability test.
c. An education student has gained knowledge on approaches and strategies in teaching different subjects
d. An elementary grader has learned to play piano.
10. What should wise parents do as their adolescent child moves towards independence?
 A. Read the teen s email
B. Keep firm control for the teen’s well being
C. Give the teen the opportunity to make more choices and decisions and acts as a resource
D. Restrict the teen clothing styles and dress
11. Emotional fluctuations in adolescence are caused by:
A. Hormonal changes and brain in development
B. Hormonal imbalances
C. Lead to a need for professional counseling
D. Environmental factors
12. Peer pressure is
A. Always negative
B. Means conforming to your friends
C. Increases throughout adolescence
D. Has no effect on adults.
13. The age of onset of puberty varies.
A. This statement is True
B. This statement is False
C. There is no answer to this question.
14. A major cognitive and social change occurs as children go through their elementary school years. They are most
likely to:
A. be best friends with the child next door rather than classmates
B. selects friends from their own age group who have interests and personality traits similar to their own
C. play with the children their parents select
D. makes friends with the kids who have the nicest homes and toys
15. Children under 8 years of age tend to describe other people in:
A. terms of external, readily observable attributes
B. terms of unchanging qualities and inner dispositions
C. specific, precise, and concrete ways
D. a straightforward, non - stereotypical way
16. The child’s right to establish his identity corresponds to his:
a. right to education c. right to life
b. right to a name d. right to nationality
17. Child abuse includes the following, except:
a. trafficking of children
b. publication of obscene materials featuring children
c. abortion of unwanted children
d. child prostitution
18. The role of the teacher in the child’s growth and development is:
a. to assist in identifying potentialities
b. to help in developing talents and potentials
c. to provide a learning environment that will reinforce the child’s inherited traits
d. all of the choices
19. Which is not a principle of growth and development?
a. all individuals are unique
b. early foundations determine functional asymmetry
c. the various aspects are integrated
d. none of the choices
20. Which is a false statement?
a. During high school girls are taller than boys.
b. During elementary girls are taller than boys.
c. Boys experienced the growth spurt later than girls.
d. In general, boys become taller than girls later on.

II. Directions: Place a ♠ on the blank if the statement is true, and a ♥ if it is false.

_____ 1. All humans are unique in their growth and development.

_____ 2. A teacher who understands the nature of the learner’s growth, development and behavior is better
equipped for instruction than one who is not.
_____ 3. A teacher who understands the nature of the learner’s growth, development and behavior can correct all
the abnormalities of the child.
_____ 4. Some aspects of human growth and development are interrelated.
_____ 5. When a young child asks too many questions, discourage this practice because it is an indication of
rudeness and disrespect.
_____ 6. Stubbornness is evident both in early childhood and adolescence.
_____ 7. Adolescents are adept at decision-making.
_____ 8. A very young child is not able to inhibit his emotions. He openly expresses how
he feels.
_____ 9. Children start to form their own clique or group at the preschool level.
_____ 10. All human behavior is learned rather than inherited.

II. Directions: Identify the stage of development being described and answer as follows:

= Early Childhood = Late Childhood = Adolescence

_____ 1. There is an ongoing search for identity

_____ 2. age of conformity
_____ 3. age of curiosity started
_____ 4. personality becomes distinct and unique
_____ 5. peers begin to influence behavior and decisions
_____ 6. physical maturity is achieved
_____ 7. creativity age

III. Directions: Match the laws to their description by writing the letters of the correct
answers to the blanks provided.

_____ 1. Republic Act #8049 a. prohibits the employment of children below 15

_____ 2. Republic Act #7610 b. established the role of youth in nation-building
_____ 3. Republic Act #7658 c. established a separate justice system for children
_____ 4. Republic Act #8353 d. anti-hazing act
_____ 5. Republic Act #9344 e. anti-rape act
f. anti-child abuse act
Answers Key:
II.
1. True
2. True
3. False
4. True
5. False
6. True
7. False
8. True
9. True
10. False

III.
1. Adolescence
2. Late childhood
3. Early childhood
4. Early childhood
5. Late childhood
6. Adolescence
7. Early childhood
iv.
1. D
2. F
3. A
4. E
5. C