WorksheetsPERSONAL DEVELOPMENT MODULES 9-11
Total questions: 67
Worksheet time: 34mins
Which factor becomes more emphasized in adolescent friendships compared to childhood?
Strict adherence to school rules
Parental approval and control
Acceptance and mutual understanding
Competitive performance and rivalry
Which similarity is most typical among close adolescent friends?
Opposite interests and goals
Contrasting attitudes about school
Different ages and varied backgrounds
Same age and often same gender
Which is a documented effect of healthy adolescent friendships?
Greater social isolation from peers
Reduced need for adult guidance
Improved self-esteem and adjustment
Lower academic motivation overall
Which description best distinguishes cliques from crowds?
Small groups with close interactions
Temporary teams formed for projects
Large groups defined by shared labels
Online-only networks with anonymity
During the initiation phase of teen romance, which pattern is typical?
Deep emotional intimacy develops
Attraction begins but remains shallow
Long-term exclusivity is expected
Mixed-sex groups are dominant
In the affiliation phase, teens usually prioritize which goal?
Avoiding mixed-sex groups
Companionship over intimacy
Physical closeness only
Immediate commitment
Which feature marks the intimate phase of adolescent relationships?
Opposite-sex pairs begin forming
Same-sex groups provide security
Relationships remain casual
Exclusive long-term commitment
Which statement best characterizes the committed phase in late adolescence?
Short, exploratory dating
Exclusive long-term relationships
Group-centered interactions
Focus on casual companionship
Which component of love reflects emotional connection, trust, and support?
Attraction
Closeness
Commitment
Compatibility
A mature partnership typically includes which combination of components?
All three: attraction, closeness, commitment
Commitment and physical interest only
Attraction and trust only
Closeness and support only
Which qualities most strongly characterize a good relationship?
Competitive one-upmanship
Giving and receiving care
Revealing genuine feelings
Listening and supporting
Building trust and openness
Which dating tip is most aligned with healthy teen relationships?
Keep feelings hidden
Avoid shared interests
Choose non-romantic activities
Focus on impressing others
Which misconception can lead teens to confuse intimacy with sexual activity during the intimate phase?
Believing intimacy is only emotional
Assuming sex equals emotional closeness
Viewing commitment as optional
Prioritizing companionship over romance
Crowds in adolescence are best described as which type of group?
Family-centered peer networks
Short-term project teams
Large, activity-based labels
Small circles of close friends
Which description best defines family as a social system?
Only biological ties among relatives
Temporary group formed for projects
Shared roles and rules guiding members
Informal friendships without structure
Which set lists common elements in a family social system?
Roles and power structures
Multigenerational ties
Emotional and economic support
Workplace hierarchies
Which family structure includes parents and their unmarried children living together?
Nuclear family unit
Extended kin network
Single-parent residence
Step or blended household
Which scenario best represents a single-parent family?
One caregiver raising children
Two parents raising children
Grandparents plus parents together
Parents with stepchildren combined
In a step/blended family, what distinguishes it from other structures?
Presence of stepparents or stepsiblings
Only biological parent-child ties
Multiple generations cohabiting
No adult caregivers present
Which characteristic fits an extended family?
Includes grandparents or other kin
Nonrelated roommates only
Parents and children only
Caregiver living alone
Which parenting style relies on strict, force-based control?
Authoritarian approach
Rejecting or neglecting
Authoritative approach
Permissive approach
Which parenting styles emphasize low expectations or low support?
Permissive style prioritizes low expectations
Rejecting or neglecting shows low support
Authoritarian emphasizes flexible choices
Authoritative uses firm reasoning
Which feature best describes authoritative parenting?
Minimal supervision and support
Inconsistent rules and leniency
Strict rules without discussion
Firm control with reasoning
Which methods are commonly used in family assessment?
Structured interviews
Direct observations
Population censuses
Self-report instruments
What is a genogram primarily used to document?
Weekly household chores list
Family medical and emotional history
Neighborhood safety statistics
Classroom seating arrangements
Which are valid uses of genograms in professional practice?
Medical risk assessment
Sociological and psychological analysis
Counseling and therapy planning
Product marketing strategies
Which statement about genogram components is accurate?
They use symbols and representations
They avoid visual family links
They record only financial data
They exclude emotional patterns
Which statement best captures the goal of Transactional Analysis in shaping ego states?
Strengthen the Adult for balanced behavior
Amplify the Child for spontaneity
Merge Parent and Child to reduce conflict
Empower the Parent for stricter rules
In the PAC framework, which description aligns with the Adult state?
Internalized authority, rules, values
Emotional, spontaneous, intuitive acts
Empathetic, nurturing, protective stance
Logical, rational, objective decisions
Which life position most likely leads to bullying and failed relationships?
I’m Not OK – You’re OK
I’m Not OK – You’re Not OK
I’m OK – You’re Not OK
I’m OK – You’re OK
Which pair correctly matches the life position with its typical outcome?
I’m OK – You’re Not OK: mutual respect and trust
I’m Not OK – You’re Not OK: cooperation and productivity
I’m Not OK – You’re OK: insecurity and inefficiency
I’m OK – You’re OK: positive, productive relationships
Which statement best describes the Parent state in PAC?
Playful, impulsive decision-making
Data-driven problem solving
Internalized voice of rules and values
Balanced emotions and logic
TA was developed by which psychologist and popularized by which author?
Albert Ellis; Viktor Frankl
B. F. Skinner; Aaron Beck
Sigmund Freud; Carl Rogers
Eric Berne; Thomas Harris
Which practice aligns with smoking etiquette in shared spaces?
Leave lit cigarettes in public bins
Smoke near open windows for airflow
Use an ashtray and dispose properly
Share cigarettes to avoid waste
Which guideline reflects responsible drinking etiquette?
Moderate your intake
Avoid mixing different drinks
Stop when you’ve had enough
Encourage louder conversations
Which dating etiquette behavior helps build appreciation and respect?
Keep conversations one-sided
Give small thoughtful gifts
Plan surprise expensive trips
Avoid saying thank you often
Which concept describes TA’s focus in interpersonal understanding?
Eliminating emotions from decisions
Understanding behavior to improve relationships
Promoting strict conformity to rules
Diagnosing mental disorders promptly
Which life position is considered ideal for healthy relationships?
I’m OK – You’re OK
I’m Not OK – You’re OK
I’m Not OK – You’re Not OK
I’m OK – You’re Not OK
Which outcome is most associated with I’m Not OK – You’re Not OK?
Constructive conflict resolution
Respectful collaboration
Balanced mutual trust
No productivity or cooperation
Which statement best represents the Child state in PAC?
Emotional, spontaneous, intuitive responses
Rule-focused, value-enforcing judgments
Evidence-based, objective thinking
Calm, detached authority figure
Which feature is central to social graces as a concept?
Personal preferences over community values
Unchanging rules across all cultures
Strict legal requirements for conduct
Code of behavior guided by societal norms
Which benefit is linked to practicing social graces?
Increasing personal superiority
Eliminating emotional reactions
Guaranteeing universal agreement
Preventing conflict and promoting harmony
Match each of Wayne Matthews’ Five L’s with its core idea.
Loyalty: devotion and standing together
Learning: guidance and value formation
Laughter: stress relief and family balance
Love: emotional closeness and sharing
Leadership: responsible adults guiding rules
Which smoking etiquette choice reduces discomfort for sensitive individuals?
Offer them a cigarette break
Open a window and continue
Avoid smoking around them
Smoke briefly near entrances
Which drinking etiquette avoids disturbing others in public venues?
Debate loudly to show confidence
Keep voices moderate and be considerate
Play loud music to celebrate
Encourage friends to drink faster
Which dating etiquette action best expresses appreciation after a date?
Say thank you and be courteous
Share critiques to help improvement
Evaluate their choices critically
Request extravagant gifts immediately
Which action best reflects party etiquette for adolescents attending a social event?
Dress appropriately for the occasion
Arrive late to seem important
Eat quickly before others arrive
Stay until the hosts leave
Which behavior aligns with phone etiquette during a call?
Avoid identifying yourself
Interrupt to finish their sentences
End the call before the caller
Speak clearly and pleasantly
In social roles and norms, what do norms primarily represent?
Formal job descriptions
Personal preferences in groups
Unwritten rules guiding behavior
Written laws enforced by courts
Which statement accurately describes conformity in adolescent groups?
Conformity eliminates individual identity
Conformity helps maintain social order
Conformity has no social effects
Conformity always harms social order
Which outcome is most associated with maintaining good parent–adolescent relationships?
Reduced major life guidance
Reduced risky behaviors
Greater risky behaviors
Eliminated need for curfews
Which influence remains strong in major life decisions for adolescents?
Media determines all decisions
Teachers make final choices
Parents maintain strong influence
Peer groups primarily decide
Which statement best captures peer influence in early adolescence?
Peer influence is minimal then
Peer influence is strongest then
Peers have no effect on identity
Peer pressure always helps grades
Which consequence can peer pressure lead to during adolescence?
Permanent self-identity
Guaranteed academic honesty
Engagement in risky behaviors
Improved sleep routines
Which statement describes how culture affects adolescent development?
Eliminates discrimination effects
Varies by cultural norms
Defines lifestyle expectations
Shapes beliefs and values
Which characteristic commonly defines adolescent leaders within peer groups?
Isolated and disorganized
Rule-bound but passive
Socially skilled and influential
Unnoticed and indifferent
Groups often deny leadership but still follow which structure?
Complete absence of roles
Teacher-imposed rules only
A clear social hierarchy
Random membership order
According to Self-Determination Theory, what do group members seek?
Uniformity, obedience, control
Rewards, punishments, grades
Popularity, status, fame
Autonomy, connection, competence
Which statement best captures Erikson’s Identity vs. Role Confusion stage during adolescence?
Teens resolve autonomy through separation
Teens explore roles to form a coherent identity
Teens balance industry with inferiority
Teens seek intimacy before defining identity
What is a psychosocial moratorium in identity development?
Immediate commitment to roles without exploration
Formal assessment of personality by clinicians
Period of active exploration without firm commitments
Withdrawal from social interaction permanently
Which are typical components of personal identity for adolescents?
Career and political beliefs
Spirituality and intellectual interests
Blood type and resting heart rate
Culture/ethnicity and personality
Which scenario illustrates Identity Foreclosure?
Choosing a major after broad exploration
Avoiding all decisions about future roles
Committing to a path due to parental expectations
Exploring options without any firm commitment
During Identity Moratorium, an adolescent typically shows which pattern?
Commitment without exploration
Active exploration with no commitment yet
Exploration completed with clear commitment
No exploration and no commitment
Identity Achievement is best described as:
Rejection of commitments and social roles
Continuous exploration without any commitment
Exploration of options followed by commitment
Commitment formed without considering options
According to Cooley’s Looking-Glass Self, what shapes self-perception most directly?
Genetic predispositions
Objective performance metrics
How we think others view us
Innate temperament alone
Arrange the key steps in the Looking-Glass Self process.
Collect biological data about ourselves
Develop self-concept from perceived judgments
Imagine their judgment of us
Imagine how we appear to others
Which practice supports healthy identity development in adolescence?
Evaluating oneself only through others’ opinions
Committing early to meet family expectations
Avoiding exploration to prevent confusion
Learning to assess oneself independently
