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SELF IDENTITY

1.

The ultimate goal of an individual in life, according to Abraham Maslow's theory of needs, is

A.

active participation in community work.

B.

parents providing their children's needs.

C.

encourage his/her children to study.

D.

aspiring to realize their full potential.

2.

False identity is associated with

A.

pressure on children.

B.

deviant behaviour.

C.

stigmatization.

D.

emotional problems.

3.

An enabling environment and self-determination are factors that help to build an individual's

A.

self-confidence.

B.

self-esteem.

C.

self-comfort.

D.

self-respect.

4.

The desire of an adolescent to assume false identity could influence the person to

A.

act irresponsibly.

B.

stay focused.

C.

act responsibly.

D.

act reasonably.

5.

When an individual develops to the highest potential, one is said to have achieved

A.

self-actualization.

B.

self-determination.

C.

self-confidence.

D.

self-identity.

6.

The ability to think, create, control the environment and solve problems refers to one's

A.

capabilities.

B.

determination.

C.

development.

D.

achievement.

7.

An individual can develop his or her capabilities through

A.

education and perseverance.

B.

apprenticeship and anxiety.

C.

discipline and popularity.

D.

knowledge and physique.

8.

Which of the following statements is true about self?

A.

Ability to create things on one's own initiative

B.

Good judgement and taking concrete decision

C.

Absolute willingness to take calculated risk in life

D.

The totality of the individual's behaviour

9.

The basic capability of a person is the ability to

A.

create.

B.

invent.

C.

remember.

D.

think.

10.

People who exhibit false identity do so in order to

A.

achieve higher goals.

B.

escape the realities of life.

C.

obtain gainful employment.

D.

please their peers.

11.

The belief in one's own capabilities is

A.

self-actualization.

B.

self-confidence.

C.

self-determination.

D.

self-esteem.

12.

The home environment can contribute positively to the building of the child's self-confidence by

A.

being over sympathetic to him or her.

B.

providing him or her with entertainment needs.

C.

providing him or her with learning needs.

D.

punishing all his or her offences.

13.

A person's unique character is his or her

A.

ego.

B.

ideal.

C.

other self.

D.

personality.

14.

According to Maslow's Theory of Needs, a self-actualized person has

A.

abundant wealth.

B.

good health.

C.

high determination.

D.

higher education.

15.

Which of the following statements best explains self concept? The

A.

inborn characteristics of a person

B.

personal and physiological abilities of a person

C.

physical and psychomotor nature of a person

D.

whole nature of a person

16.

The basic level of Abraham Maslow's Theory of Needs is

A.

physiological.

B.

safety.

C.

self-actualization.

D.

social.

17.

The personality of an individual involves his or her

A.

appearance and wealth.

B.

height and beauty.

C.

status in society.

D.

total behaviour.

18.

Which of the following conditions cannot help an individual to build self-confidence?

A.

Encouragement from teachers

B.

Support from peers

C.

Encouragement from parents

D.

Pretending to be an introvert

19.

An underground miner, having secured the basic needs may put pressure on his/her employer to provide

A.

esteem needs.

B.

physiological needs.

C.

safety needs.

D.

social needs.

20.

People who pretend to be what they are not usually described as

A.

being dishonest.

B.

being disrespectful.

C.

having inferiority complex.

D.

lacking education and training.

21.

One implication of Maslow's Theory of Hierarchy of Needs is that

A.

before one can attain self-esteem, one's social needs must be satisfied.

B.

self-actualized individuals cannot withstand social problems.

C.

the root cause of all crimes in the society is the feeling of being inferior.

D.

the attainment of self-actualization always precedes self-esteem.

22.

The development of one's self begins with

A.

acquisition of wealth.

B.

having formal education.

C.

identifying one's potentials.

D.

making numerous friends.

23.

Encouragement received from members of the society enables individuals to

A.

become self-reliant.

B.

build their capabilities.

C.

determine their own lifestyles.

D.

rely on others.

24.

According to Abraham Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs Theory, the basic need on man's scale of preference is

A.

achievement.

B.

food.

C.

friendship.

D.

stability.

25.

One factor which hinders the development of the individual's capabilities is

A.

conducive home environment.

B.

education and training.

C.

guidance and counselling.

D.

reliance on others for initiative.

26.

To accomplish a task successfully, the individual above all needs

A.

self-esteem.

B.

self-reliance.

C.

intelligence.

D.

determination.

27.

The key factor to the development of one's capabilities is

A.

availability of natural resources.

B.

availability of tertiary education.

C.

control of the environment.

D.

the desire of the individual.

28.

Basic needs of people such as food, clothing and shelter are termed

A.

beneficial.

B.

esteem.

C.

physiological.

D.

psychological.

29.

Which of the following is a problem facing people with false identity?

A.

Inferiority complex

B.

Over-ambition

C.

Over-dependence

D.

Self-centredness

30.

The whole being of an individual which makes him or her unique is referred to as the

A.

character.

B.

confidence.

C.

ego.

D.

personality.

31.

Which of the following factors is the most effective way of helping the individual to develop his or her capabilities?

A.

Education and training

B.

Financial assistance

C.

Guidance and counselliing

D.

Personal foresight

32.

The most useful aspect of Maslow's Theory of Needs for an individual worker in Ghana is

A.

esteem needs.

B.

security needs.

C.

self-actualization needs.

D.

social needs.

33.

An individual's self-concept can best be enhanced through

A.

education and training.

B.

joining a club.

C.

inter-personal relations.

D.

superiority complex.

34.

In Maslow's Theory of Needs, a local chorister who realizes her long term dream of performing for an international band satisfies the

A.

esteem need.

B.

self-actualization need.

C.

physiological need.

D.

social need.

35.

The sum total of the unique characteristics of a person, including emotions, intelligence, attitude and interests refers to

A.

culture.

B.

development.

C.

growth.

D.

self.

36.

In Abraham Maslow's theory of needs, realization of the individual's potential at the ultimate is

A.

love and acceptance.

B.

self-actualization.

C.

self-esteem.

D.

physiological.

37.

The sum total of a person's perceptions, beliefs, qualities and behaviour constitute his or her

A.

attitude.

B.

conscience.

C.

development.

D.

self.

38.

The most effective way of developing one's capabilities is through

A.

education, training and self-control.

B.

education, training and self-determination.

C.

guidance, counselling and self-discipline.

D.

guidance, counselling and self-reliance.

39.

A positive view of an individual's capabilities is his/her

A.

aspiration.

B.

self-concept.

C.

self-confidence.

D.

status.

40.

A factor which does not influence the development of the self-image of an individual is

A.

education and training.

B.

experience.

C.

peer influence.

D.

wealth.

41.

The basic level of Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs Theory is

A.

esteem needs.

B.

physiological needs.

C.

safety needs.

D.

social needs.

42.

An individual's self-concept includes his/her

A.

conventions.

B.

customs.

C.

decrees.

D.

perceptions.

43.

The following options are conditions that false identity can create except

A.

hatred and mistrust.

B.

rejection of such people.

C.

social vices.

D.

urbanization.

44.

One factor that can inhibit the development of an individual's capabilities is

A.

awareness of one's capabilities.

B.

education and training.

C.

inferiority complex.

D.

self-determination.

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