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Understanding Self-Concept and Building Self-Esteem

Total questions: 27

Worksheet time: 14mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What does 'self-concept' refer to?

a)

How a person sees others

b)

How a person sees himself/herself, such as character, physical characteristics, abilities, values, and social roles

c)

How a person sees the world

d)

How a person sees their future.

2.

Fill in the blank: This helps healthy personal ________.

a)

A) Growth

b)

B) Decline

c)

C) Stagnation

d)

D) Regression

3.

What is self-concept?

a)

An objective evaluation of oneself

b)

A subjective understanding of oneself

c)

A fixed trait that never changes

d)

A list of physical characteristics.

4.

Self-concept changes as a person's ______ widens.

a)

social circle

b)

physical strength

c)

academic knowledge

d)

financial status

5.

What does the 'real self' refer to?

a)

How others see you

b)

How you feel and see your own attributes

c)

What you hope to be

d)

How you evaluate others

6.

The 'ideal self' is based on what a person hopes to be. Fill in the blank: The 'ideal self' is based on the person's life experiences, social expectations, and people he/she ______.

a)

Ignores

b)

Admires

c)

Dislikes

d)

Avoids

7.

What is one benefit of having an accurate self-concept in studies or work?

a)

It helps unlock potentials and develop strengths.

b)

It causes confusion and anxiety.

c)

It limits self-reflection.

d)

It increases weaknesses.

8.

A clear and accurate self-concept helps adolescents in their ________.

a)

expressing thoughts

b)

developing weaknesses

c)

avoiding strengths

d)

increasing anxiety

9.

Which of the following is a way to develop personal strengths?

a)

Avoiding challenges

b)

Participating in related activities

c)

Ignoring feedback

d)

Focusing on weaknesses

10.

What should you do to accept other people's opinions where appropriate?

a)

Ignore all comments

b)

Accept all views

c)

Analyze views rationally and ignore unreasonable comments

d)

Disregard all opinions

11.

To narrow the gap between 'ideal self' and 'real self', you should adjust your 'ideal self' according to your ______.

a)

Weaknesses

b)

Characteristics and abilities

c)

Failures

d)

Limitations

12.

Identify your weaknesses accurately and accept them to ______.

a)

Feel discouraged

b)

Improve yourself

c)

Avoid challenges

d)

Ignore them

13.

Which of the following values is involved in building a positive self-concept?

a)

Individuality

b)

Laziness

c)

Negativity

d)

Self-doubt

14.

What is self-esteem?

a)

A person's evaluation of their self-worth

b)

A person's physical appearance

c)

A person's financial status

d)

A person's social status.

15.

Fill in the blank: Self-esteem is how much a person ______, accepts, and affirms themselves.

a)

criticizes

b)

appreciates

c)

ignores

d)

doubts

16.

Which of the following is NOT one of the five building blocks of self-esteem according to Michele Borba?

a)

Security

b)

Selfhood

c)

Affiliation

d)

Wealth

17.

Fill in the blank: According to Michele Borba, if a person is strong in the five building blocks of self-esteem, they will have a positive view of ________.

a)

their wealth

b)

themselves

c)

their friends

d)

their possessions

18.

Which of the following factors can affect an adolescent's self-esteem?

a)

Peer relationships

b)

Personal factors

c)

Social culture

d)

All of the above.

19.

When adolescents are ______ by their peers, they will develop higher self-esteem.

a)

Ignored

b)

Accepted

c)

Criticized

d)

Isolated

20.

Which of the following is a benefit of high self-esteem in adolescents?

a)

Increased negative emotions

b)

Difficulty in accepting limitations

c)

Enhanced resilience

d)

Lack of confidence.

21.

According to Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs, after physiological and safety needs are met, a person will seek _______.

a)

Self-actualization

b)

Esteem

c)

Love and belonging

d)

Safety

22.

What is self-confidence?

a)

A) A belief in one's abilities

b)

B) A feeling of fear

c)

C) A type of emotion

d)

D) A negative thought

23.

Self-confidence plays a positive role in personal growth. However, being overconfident and overestimating one's abilities can negatively affect one's ______.

a)

performance

b)

happiness

c)

wealth

d)

appearance

24.

What did Shi do to improve his English skills and boost his confidence?

a)

Practised English conversations

b)

Submitted extra English assignments

c)

Participated in English activities

d)

All of the above.

25.

Shi achieved a Level __ in English in this year's Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education Examination.

a)

1

b)

2

c)

3

d)

4

26.

Which of the following is a way to raise self-esteem and build self-confidence?

a)

Compare yourself to others

b)

Accept oneself

c)

Avoid learning new skills

d)

Isolate from friends

27.

Fill in the blank: To develop positive thinking, one should learn to think positively and see things from different angles, so as to build your confidence in getting along with people. Avoid _______ yourself.

a)

A) devaluing

b)

B) praising

c)

C) ignoring

d)

D) isolating