WorksheetsPERDEV-W1
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
STATEMENT 1: Adolescence is a stage of multiple challenges such as physical, social, and academic.
STATEMENT 2: Adolescence is only a stage of physical growth without emotional adjustments.
Both statements are true
First statement is true, and second statement is false
Both statements are false
First statement is false, and second statement is true
Which best describes why adolescence is a critical period for mental health?
Adolescence is only about physical growth without emotional or social adjustments.
Adolescence includes physical, emotional, social, and academic challenges that may cause stress.
Adolescents face no expectations from society until they become adults.
Adolescents are naturally stress-free because hormones balance themselves
It is an eating disorder characterized by extreme fear of gaining weight, distorted body image, and self-starvation.
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Why is family history considered a risk factor for mental health problems?
A family history of mental illness increases the chance of developing similar conditions.
A family without mental illness guarantees no future problems in the next generation.
Genetic influence has no interaction with environment in shaping mental health.
Risk factors are unrelated to family background and rely only on adolescent choices
What is resilience in the context of adolescence?
The inability to recover from stress, frustration, or depression.
The ability to bounce back from difficulties and continue functioning well.
The refusal to see meaning in negative experiences and always avoid them.
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The tendency to remain weak and brood over every challenge encountered
Which situation best explains the impact of environmental toxins during pregnancy?
A pregnant mother exposed to alcohol and cigarette smoke may affect fetal brain development.
Environmental toxins during pregnancy have no effect on the baby’s mental health.
Stress during pregnancy is helpful for making the baby resilient later in life.
Only genetics, not toxins, influence whether the baby will face mental health risks.
STATEMENT 1: According to WHO, around 14% of adolescents worldwide have mental health conditions.
STATEMENT 2: The most common mental health issues are anxiety disorders followed by depression.
Both statements are true
First statement is true and second statement is false
Both statements are false
First statement is false and second statement is true
STATEMENT 1: Genetic and environmental factors both influence mental health.
STATEMENT 2: Mental health is shaped only by genetics and never by environment.
Both statements are true
First statement is true and second statement is false
Both statements are false
First statement is false and second statement is true
STATEMENT 1: Men and women experience emotions in roughly the same amount.
STATEMENT 2: Women are less likely than men to openly show emotions.
Both statements are true
First statement is true and second statement is false
Both statements are false
First statement is false and second statement is true
Which best describes the role of self-concept in preventing poor mental health?
A positive self-concept acts as a buffer against problems and stress.
A negative self-concept increases competence in handling demands.
Self-concept has no effect on an adolescent’s ability to cope.
Self-concept develops only in adulthood and not during adolescence.
Which of the following is an example of prevention in mental health?
Ignoring conflicts to avoid stress and pretending problems do not exist.
Building social support, having a balanced diet, and getting enough sleep.
Avoiding physical exercise to save energy for more important tasks.
Believing that resilience is unnecessary for handling adolescent struggles.
According to WHO, how widespread are mental health conditions among adolescents?
About 14% of adolescents globally experience mental health conditions.
Only 2% of adolescents are affected by depression and anxiety disorders.
Mental health conditions in adolescence occur only in wealthy countries.
Mental health problems rarely affect school attendance and performance.
What is the significance of social support for adolescents?
Social support weakens resilience because it makes adolescents dependent.
Support from family and friends strengthens mental health and well-being.
Peer support creates more conflict and isolation for young people.
Having social support has no impact on resilience or emotional competence.
STATEMENT 1: Strong coping skills and positive attitudes help adolescents manage stress.
STATEMENT 2: Coping skills are useless when facing life’s difficulties.
Both statements are true
First statement is true and second statement is false
Both statements are false
First statement is false and second statement is true
STATEMENT 1: Unsafe sexual activities can increase mental health struggles in young women.
STATEMENT 2: Reports show that unsafe sex has no relation to adolescent pregnancy or mental health.
Both statements are true
First statement is true and second statement is false
Both statements are false
First statement is false and second statement is true
