Self-Reliance

Todd gets home and starts working on his homework right away before playing video games.

• Responsibility / Accountability / Self-Reliance

• Respect for the law

• Participation in elections as an informed voter

Lexi gets herself up each morning and fixes her own breakfast. Which personal trait of a good citizen is she demonstrating?

• self-reliance

• patriotism

• honesty

A country using its own natural resources to produce all its goods and services, instead of trading with other countries.

• Interdependency

• Self-sufficiency

• Import

• Export

How does self-reliance contribute to personal growth?

• Self-reliance leads to isolation and decreased social skills.

• Self-reliance makes individuals overly dependent on others.

• Self-reliance hinders creativity and innovation.

• Self-reliance contributes to personal growth by enhancing confidence, resilience, and critical thinking skills.

Why is self-reliance important in life?

• Self-reliance is important because it promotes independence, personal growth, and resilience.

• Self-reliance is unnecessary in a supportive community.

• Self-reliance guarantees success without effort.

• Self-reliance leads to isolation and loneliness.

List two benefits of being self-reliant.

• Decreased creativity

• Limited social interactions

• Reduced financial stability

• Increased independence. Enhanced problem-solving skills.

What are some activities that can help improve self-reliance?

• Avoiding responsibilities

• Ignoring personal growth

• Activities to improve self-reliance include setting personal goals, learning new skills, volunteering, and practicing decision-making.

• Taking long vacations

Which of the following best describes self-reliance in a community setting?

• A) Depending on external aid for development

• B) Utilizing local resources and skills for growth

• C) Relying on government support for all needs

• D) Seeking international partnerships for progress

How does self-reliance impact economic development?

• A) It leads to economic stagnation

• B) It fosters innovation and entrepreneurship

• C) It increases dependency on foreign aid

• D) It reduces the need for education

Which historical figure is often associated with the concept of self-reliance?

• A) Mahatma Gandhi

• B) Albert Einstein

• C) Leonardo da Vinci

• D) Marie Curie