PHS Ch 1.2 Personal Characteristics

LAST Name

First Name

Class Period (Type # ONLY) Ex: 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9

What is the definition of empathy?

• The quality of being fair, truthful, and morally upright

• The ability to put up with waiting, delay, or provocation without becoming annoyed or upset

• The action of understanding, being aware of, and being sensitive to the feelings, thoughts, and experiences of another

• The ability to do something well, measured against a standard

Which term describes the quality of being fair, truthful, and morally upright?

• Dependability

• Honesty

• Tact

• Competence

What does dependability mean?

• To be reliable or trustworthy

• The ability to deal with disapproval or a suggestion that something can be improved

• The ability to avoid giving offense

• The ability to do something well, measured against a standard

Which term refers to the openness to admit that you don’t know the answer or that you are willing to accept help in understanding a situation more fully?

• Patience

• Enthusiasm

• Willingness to learn

• Self-motivation

What is the definition of patience?

• The ability to put up with waiting, delay, or provocation without becoming annoyed or upset

• The ability to deal with disapproval or a suggestion that something can be improved

• The ability to avoid giving offense

• The ability to do something well, measured against a standard

What does acceptance of criticism mean?

• The ability to avoid giving offense

• The ability to deal with disapproval or a suggestion that something can be improved

• The ability to do something well, measured against a standard

• The state of being accountable to somebody or for something

Which term describes excited interest in or eagerness to do something?

• Self-motivation

• Enthusiasm

• Tact

• Discretion