CUET Home Science MCQs Adolescence Influences on Identity Formation and Specific Issues & Concerns

Question. Which among the following is not a factor that influences the formation of the identity of the adolescent?
(a) Emotional changes
(b) Biological and physical changes
(c) Cognitive changes
(d) Traditional context

Answer : D

Question. Sudden and rapid increase in height, weight and body proportions is called __________.
(a) Puberty
(b) Growth spurt
(c) Maturation
(d) Development

Answer : B

Question. Which of the following culture focus on interdependence of adolescents within the family?
(a) Western culture
(b) Indian culture
(c) Both (a) and (b)
(d) None of these

Answer : B 

Question. The anxiety to understand Self is visible more in___________ stage.
(a) Early childhood
(b) Childhood
(c) Adolescence
(d) Middle childhood

Answer : C 

Question. It refers to the totality of a person’s experiences, ideas, thoughts and feelings with regard to himself.
This is ____________.
(a) Self-evaluation
(b) Self
(c) Self-concept
(d) All of the above

Answer : B 

Question. Which of the following is a prominent indication of emotional changes among adolescents?
(a) Happiness
(b) Anger
(c) Attraction
(d) Mood Swings

Answer : D

Question. The development of motor skills reaches its maximum limit by the age of _______ years.
(a) 15
(b) 16
(c) 17
(d) 18

Answer : D

Question. Menarche usually is considered the point of___________ in girls.
(a) Sexual maturity
(b) Cognitive maturity
(c) Physical maturity
(d) Emotional maturity

Answer : A

Question. What approach could be adopted by the parents to improve their relations with adolescents?
(a) Frequent communication
(b) Providing them opportunities
(c) Both (a) and (b)
(d) Making a decision for them

Answer : D

Question. To how many distinct phases puberty is divided?
(a) Two
(b) Three
(c) Four
(d) Five

Answer : A

Question. Self-concept and self-awareness are elements of_____.
(a) Identity
(b) Feelings
(c) Self-recognition
(d) Pride

Answer : A

Question. Which among the following statement is incorrect with regard to identity crises during adolescence?
(a) Influence of rapid physical and biological changes along with changing social demands.
(b) Ever changing sense of selfhood and identity during adolescence.
(c) Focus on the development of self during adolescence.
(d) Concerned with understanding their self during adolescence.

Answer : B

Question. Which of the following statement is correct with regard to the cognitive development of adolescents?
(a) Think in abstract terms
(b) Describe in concrete terms
(c) Describe self in comparative terms
(d) All of these

Answer : A

Question. What kind of issues and concerns are encountered during adolescence period?
(a) Depression
(b) Eating disorders
(c) Handling stress and peer pressure
(d) All of the above

Answer : D

Question. Which of the following ways is/are correct by which parents can help their adolescent child?
(a) Help to develop healthy values
(b) Learn how to set goals
(c) Be available to listen and encourage
(d) All of the above

Answer : D

Question. Why adolescents are over-concerned about their physical appearance and looks? Identify the reason.
(a) Respond differently to different situations
(b) Want to become socially popular
(c) They are self-conscious and pre-occupied
(d) Didn’t believe in themselves

Answer : C

Question. Which of the following statement is correct with respect to proper sexual development of adolescents?
(i) Freedom with proper guidance must be provided to the young adolescents
(ii) Teachers and parents must take help of counselors.
(iii) No social contacts should be allowed between boys and girls.
(a) Only (i)
(b) Only (ii)
(c) Only (iii)
(d) Both (i) and (ii)

Answer : D

Question. Assertion (A) Adolescence is marked by certain universal physical and biological changes in the body which take place in particular sequences.
Reason (R) All these changes lead to the attainment of sexual maturity which is also known as puberty.
(a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
(b) Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
(c) A is true but R is false.
(d) A is false but R is true.

Answer : A

Question. Assertion (A) Adolescence can be a period of increased conflict between parents and their children.
Reason (R) Parents still play a significant role in the identity formation of adolescents.
(a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
(b) Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
(c) A is true but R is false.
(d) A is false but R is true.

Answer : A

Question. Match the following
   List-1                                                List-2
A. Anorexia                               1. Associated with high level of stress     
    Nervosa                                     and anxiety.
B. Bulimia                                 2. Can cause serious health effects
                                                    including permanent and
                                                    irreversible brain damage.
C. Depression                           3. Binging on eating may be because
                                                    food gives them a feeling of comfort.
D. Drug Abuse                           4. Develops an eating disorder and
                                                    leads to many health complications.
                                                    
(a) A- 1, B-2, C-3, D-4
(b) A-3, B-4, C-2, D-1
(c) A-4, B-3, C-1, D-2
(d) A-2, B-4, C-2, D-1

Answer : C