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GNED 08

Total questions: 43

Worksheet time: 22mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Who said, "The unexamined life is not worth living"?

a)

Aristotle

b)

Plato

c)

Socrates

d)

Descartes

2.

Plato believed that the self is composed of how many parts?

a)

Two

b)

Three

c)

Four

d)

One

3.

What is the part of Plato's tripartite soul responsible for reasoning and wisdom?

a)

Spirited

b)

Rational

c)

Appetitive

d)

Emotional

4.

Which philosopher described the self as a "thinking thing"?

a)

Locke

b)

Hume

c)

Descartes

d)

Kant

5.

Aristotle believed the soul is composed of rational, spirited, and _____ elements.

a)

Physical

b)

Memory-based

c)

Appetitive

d)

Reflective

6.

Who proposed the theory of the self as "tabula rasa" or blank slate?

a)

Descartes

b)

Hume

c)

Locke

d)

Kant

7.

David Hume denied the existence of a fixed self and referred to it as a:

a)

Rational soul

b)

Bundle of perceptions

c)

Pure ego

d)

Thinking substance

8.

According to Immanuel Kant, the self is understood through:

a)

Memory

b)

Personal desires

c)

Unified consciousness

d)

Social roles

9.

Freud divided the mind into three components: id, ego, and _____.

a)

Persona

b)

Soul

c)

Superego

d)

Anima

10.

The "id" in Freud's theory is responsible for:

a)

Decision-making

b)

Social behavior

c)

Moral judgment

d)

Instinctual desires

11.

According to Erikson, the main task during adolescence is:

a)

Building autonomy

b)

Discovering intimacy

c)

Forming identity

d)

Achieving integrity

12.

Carl Rogers emphasized the importance of aligning the real self with the:

a)

Subconscious

b)

Ego

c)

Ideal self

d)

Archetype

13.

According to Cooley, the self develops through:

a)

Moral reasoning

b)

Cognitive reflection

c)

Social interaction and perception of others

d)

Physical development

14.

Mead's "Me" refers to the self that:

a)

Reacts impulsively

b)

Represents the socialized aspect of the self

c)

Dreams and reflects

d)

Seeks self-pleasure

15.

Erving Goffman compared human behavior in society to:

a)

A political debate

b)

A social contract

c)

A stage play

d)

A learning journey

16.

Which part of the self, according to Plato, seeks honor and is responsible for emotions?

a)

Rational

b)

Spirited

c)

Appetitive

d)

Reflective

17.

Freud's "ego" functions as:

a)

The moral judge

b)

The pleasure-seeking principle

c)

The mediator between desires and reality

d)

The unconscious force

18.

According to Aristotle, the goal of human life is to achieve:

a)

Social status

b)

Rational thinking

c)

Eudaimonia (happiness or flourishing)

d)

Moral perfection

19.

A student argues that who they are is purely a result of what they've experienced since birth. Which philosopher's view are they reflecting?

a)

Socrates

b)

Locke

c)

Plato

d)

Descartes

20.

A psychologist observes a patient struggling between personal desires and moral standards. Which of Freud's structures explains this conflict?

a)

Id and Ego

b)

Id and Superego

c)

Superego and Persona

d)

Anima and Animus

21.

If a person consistently adapts their behavior depending on their social role (e.g., teacher inside the school vs. teacher relaxing at home), which philosopher or theory best explains this?

a)

Cooley's Looking-Glass Self

b)

Mead's "I" and "Me"

c)

Goffman's Front and Back Stage

d)

Jung's Archetypes

22.

In a debate, one student claims the self is constant, while another argues it's ever-changing. Who would most likely agree with the latter?

a)

Hume

b)

Kant

c)

Aristotle

d)

Freud

23.

A person interprets their teacher's disapproval as evidence they are not good enough. Which sociologist's idea does this support?

a)

Erikson

b)

Mead

c)

Cooley

d)

Rogers

24.

Who would most likely argue that without rationality, we cannot reach our full potential?

a)

Aristotle

b)

Freud

c)

Descartes

d)

Locke

25.

Which perspective most challenges the idea of a stable, unchanging self?

a)

Kant's Active Agent

b)

Hume's Bundle Theory

c)

Aristotle's Entelechy

d)

Plato's Rational Self

26.

If you were to construct a personal development plan using Jung's theory, which element would you focus on?

a)

Identifying personal archetypes and integrating them

b)

Maximizing social feedback

c)

Repressing the unconscious mind

d)

Creating logical goals and steps

27.

A student begins to struggle academically and feels emotionally unstable. Upon evaluation, it is discovered that they have iron deficiency. What aspect of the physical self is most likely affecting their performance?

a)

Brain development

b)

Genetic predisposition

c)

Nutrition

d)

Mental health

28.

Julia has high levels of cortisol due to chronic stress. Which of the following effects is she most likely to experience?

a)

Increased dopamine and motivation

b)

Enhanced self-esteem and energy

c)

Decreased self-esteem and mental health

d)

Faster brain development

29.

Two students have similar diets and exercise routines, but one has naturally higher energy and a leaner physique. Which factor best explains the difference?

a)

Environmental influence

b)

Gender roles

c)

Genetic predisposition

d)

Self-care routine

30.

A teenager often acts on impulse and struggles with long-term decision-making. Which part of the brain is likely still developing?

a)

Hypothalamus

b)

Prefrontal cortex

c)

Amygdala

d)

Cerebellum

31.

Despite being physically healthy, Marcus struggles with self-worth due to constant comparisons on social media. What concept explains this?

a)

Gender role confusion

b)

Social conformity

c)

Media influence on body image

d)

Hormonal imbalance

32.

A person with high oxytocin levels may be more likely to:

a)

Experience chronic stress

b)

Avoid social interaction

c)

Feel bonded and trusting towards others

d)

Develop body image issues

33.

A child develops obesity despite a balanced home diet and lifestyle. Upon medical examination, a rare genetic condition is found. What does this highlight about physical health?

a)

It is solely based on self-care.

b)

Environment outweighs biology.

c)

It results only from poor nutrition.

d)

Genetic factors significantly influence body composition.

34.

Daniel, a teenage boy, feels the need to bulk up to meet masculine ideals. His behavior is most influenced by:

a)

Endocrine malfunction

b)

Personal desire for health

c)

Gender-related body image pressures

d)

Cognitive immaturity

35.

Which of the following best explains how both nature and nurture interact in forming the self?

a)

Genetics solely define one's future.

b)

Environment controls hormonal development.

c)

Biological traits interact with environmental inputs to shape behavior.

d)

Nutritional patterns overwrite genetic programming.

36.

Why might limiting exposure to idealized media images be effective in improving self-esteem?

a)

It reduces time spent online.

b)

It avoids exposure to unrealistic standards that skew body perception.

c)

It increases serotonin levels.

d)

It promotes better nutrition.

37.

Which situation most accurately demonstrates the importance of self-care in enhancing the physical self?

a)

A student binge-watches shows but maintains a healthy weight

b)

An athlete practices daily but skips meals

c)

A person prioritizes sleep, balanced diet, and mindfulness to improve mood and energy

d)

A teen follows celebrity workouts without professional advice

38.

If a person has a genetic risk for depression but maintains excellent nutrition, strong support systems, and regular exercise, what outcome is most likely?

a)

They will definitely develop depression.

b)

Their lifestyle may mitigate the genetic risk.

c)

Nutrition will worsen their condition.

d)

Genetics cannot be influenced.

39.

Which of the following best critiques the view that gender identity is solely biologically determined?

a)

Hormones fully shape identity.

b)

Cultural norms and personal experiences also influence gender identity.

c)

Only physical features matter in identity.

d)

Genetics cannot affect identity.

40.

If a child's school environment provides poor meals and limited physical activity, but their genetic predisposition favors athleticism, what is the most likely outcome?

a)

The child will naturally become fit.

b)

The environment will limit the expression of genetic potential.

c)

Genes will overcome all disadvantages.

d)

Hormones will adjust automatically.

41.

Which strategy best promotes a positive body image despite societal pressures?

a)

Ignoring all media

b)

Following every fitness influencer

c)

Practicing self-acceptance and consuming body-positive content

d)

Pursuing cosmetic enhancements

42.

If a person with albinism feels excluded in their community, what social factor is most impacting their self-concept?

a)

Hormonal imbalance

b)

Cultural beauty standards

c)

Self-care habits

d)

Brain development delays

43.

Why might a teenager who eats poorly and gets minimal sleep feel socially withdrawn and irritable?

a)

They lack self-care habits that support mental and emotional health.

b)

Their hormones are balanced.

c)

They have inherited anxiety.

d)

Their brain development is complete.