Quiz: Chapter 1-2 (Personality Development)

Which of the following best defines personal development according to Webster Dictionary?

• Achieving only career related goals.

• The process of personal change, growth, progress, advancement and improvement

• Attending workshops and reading books.

• Having ethical principles.

Which of the following is NOT one of the four core concepts of personal development?

• Interpersonal skills

• Self management

• Professionalism

• Physical fitness

Which is the key trait of someone with a positive attitude?

• Pride and prejudice

• Patience and anger

• faith and patience

• intelligence and luck

Which of the following is a definition of self management?

• Controlling other people's behavior

• Applying behavior change tactics to achieve desired actions.

• Avoiding responsibilities

• Delaying important decisions.

Why is effective communication important?

• It is only necessary for public speaking

• It creates conflict when overused

• It makes or breaks relationships and contributes to a winning personality

• It helps you avoid difficult conversations.

Which statement best reflects the SMART goals approach?

• Goals should be genera and flexible

• Goals must be emotional and spontaneous

• Goals should be specific, measurable, achievable, realistic and time-bound.

• Goals must avoid deadlines.

Which of the following is a superior quality of a role models?

• Disregard for ethical boundaries

• Selfish ambition

• spiritual values and ethical principles

• Material wealth

A student wants to "get better at public speaking." Based on the SMART goal framework, which of the following would be a better revised goal?

• I want to stop being afraid when speaking.

• I will practice my speech sometimes before class.

• I will attend a weekly public speaking workshop and deliver one speech every month for the next 3 months.

• I will try to talk more.

Sarah sets a goal to "become successful one day.' Which part of the SMART framework is missing in her goal?

• Measurable and Achievable

• Specific and Time bound

• Realistic and Ethical

• Measurable and Ethical

Attitude and self concept are part of the individual characteristics affecting behavior.

• TRUE

• FALSE