Character Education Module 1 Exam

What is the value of an accurate self-perception?

• An accurate self-perception is overrated.
• An accurate self-perception is a hindrance.
• An accurate self-perception is irrelevant.
• It allows a person to know who they are without exaggeration or distortion.

Lara notices that she apologizes all the time for seemingly no reason. What should she do next to see if she might have a limiting belief?

• Seek advice from friends who may not have the expertise to address limiting beliefs
• Check her language

• Confront others about their behavior instead of reflecting on her own
• Ignore the need to apologize and continue as usual

Malia is a good student. However, she never raises her hand to answer a question in class. What is this an example of?

• High self-efficacy

• Low self-efficacy

• Low self-confidence

• Lack of knowledge

Which of the following might indicate that a person lacks self-efficacy?

• Seeking out new challenges
• Believing in one's abilities
• Avoiding challenging tasks

• Persisting in the face of setbacks

Mom shows Billy a video of a child tying his shoes. What effect does she expect the video to have on Billy?

• Mom expects the video to make Billy hungry.
• Mom expects the video to make Billy forget how to tie his shoes.
• Mom expects the video to help strengthen Billy's belief in his own abilities.

• Mom expects the video to make Billy fall asleep.

Darnell is being interviewed by a reporter after the big game. Which of the following sentences shows that Darnell has healthy self-confidence?

• “I am the greatest football player who ever lived.”

• “I played okay. I’m not as good as Rolando.”

• “I’m not even tired. I could play another quarter.”

• “I gave 100% on the field today, just as I do at every game.”

What makes healthy self-confidence different from over-confidence or lack of confidence?

• It is based on exaggeration.

• It is based on messages from childhood.

• It is based on reality.

• It is based on a person’s hopes and dreams.

Eddie claims that personal strengths are things you are born with, that they can’t be improved on. What is the BEST response to Eddie’s claim?

• People choose the personal strengths they want and then go about developing them.

• That’s correct. The personal strengths you are born with are as good as they get.

• People enjoy improving on their personal strengths. It’s satisfying to be increasingly successful at something you do well.

• People can improve on their personal strengths, but it takes the joy out of the experience.

Which of the following would make the BEST motto for healthy self-confidence?

• I can’t

• I’m the best

• Of course I can

• I’ll try

Which of the following is NOT a benefit of having self-confidence?

• Being more relaxed when meeting new people

• Being more likely to give in to peer pressure

• Feeling more satisfied with life

• Achieving your peak performance in an activity