CUET Home Science MCQs Adolescence Meaning, Needs, and Characteristics

Question. Development of concepts is primarily a part of______________.
(a) Emotional development
(b) Social Development
(c) Sensory development
(d) Intellectual development

Answer : D

Question. Which among the following can have a significant impact on the social competence of an adolescent?
(a) Relationship with parents
(b) Recreational activities
(c) Response to situations
(d) All of the above

Answer : A

Question. Which of the following statement about the principles of development is false?
(a) Development is a continuous and lifelong process.
(b) Development is a quantitative process that can be precisely measured.
(c) Development follows a specific pattern.
(d) Development proceeds from General to specific.

Answer : B

Question. Which of the following statement is not correct with regard to growth?
(a) It is quantitative and can be measured.
(b) It is slow and organized in nature.
(c) It refers to a positive change in size, height, weight over unlimited period of time.
(d) The physical changes over a period of time are known as growth.

Answer : C

Question. Assertion (A) Cephalocaudal development occurs in a vertical pattern i.e. development starts from head and progresses towards feet. Reason (R) The head of the foetus first develops then the body and legs.
(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. What is the meaning of development?
(a) Successive series of changes
(b) Progressive series of changes that occur as a result of motivation
(c) Progressive series of changes that occur in an orderly and predictable pattern as a result of maturation and experience.
(d) Progressive series of changes that occur as a result of motivation and experience.

Answer : C

Question. Which of the following statement is true corresponding to Proximodistal development?
(a) Development is from head to foot
(b) Development is from foot to head
(c) Development is from centre to outwards of the body
(d) None of the above

Answer : C

Question. An adolescent who faces identity crises and poor self esteem is often the result of _______________.
(a) Early experiences
(b) Underachievement
(c) Developmental issues
(d) All of these

Answer : B

Question. Development process begins from _______________.
(a) Specific to general
(b) Simple to easy
(c) General to specific
(d) All of the above

Answer : C

Question. In which age group of children, Oedipus complex stage of development is visible?
(a) 0-2 years
(b) Late childhood
(c) Early adolescence
(d) Above 3 years

Answer : D

Question. Human personality is the result of _____________.
(a) interaction between heredity and environment
(b) only environment
(c) only heredity
(d) upbringing and education

Answer : A

Question. The span of years during which boys and girls move from childhood to adulthood – mentally, emotionally, socially and physically is called ______________.
(a) Late childhood
(b) Infancy
(c) Adolescence
(d) None of these

Answer : C

Question. In which stage baby only loves himself. Identify.
(a) Narcissistic stage of development
(b) Oedipus Complex stage of development
(c) Homosexual stage of development
(d) Heterosexual stage of development

Answer : A

Question. Choose the correct pair from the given options:
(a) Stage of Change- change in behaviors
(b) Intellectual transformation- new social dimensions
(c) Stage of identity crises- egocentrism
(d) Stage of idealism- Immature behavior

Answer : A

Question. Why adolescents give more importance to their friends rather than their families?
(a) Because they are strongly influenced by the beliefs and behaviors of their peers.
(b) Because they don’t want any type of restrictions.
(c) Because they rely more on their friends.
(d) Both (a) and (b)

Answer : D

Question. Which of the following is/are the Psychological needs of adolescents?
(a) Need for food
(b) Need for approval
(c) Need for rest and sleep
(d) Need for oxygen

Answer : B

Question. Assertion (A) The period of adolescence is characterised by several social and emotional changes.
Reason (R) There are fluctuations in their emotions and moodiness due to hormonal changes.
(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. Which of the following statement/s is/are true with respect to an adolescent?
(i) Idealistic in nature who wants to make the world a better place that becomes socially useful.
(ii) They are quick to see flaws in others but they are unable to acknowledge their own flaws.
(iii) They feel annoyed and unpleasant when restrictions are imposed on them. Options
(a) Only (i)
(b) Both (i) and (ii)
(c) Both (ii) and (iii)
(d) All of these

Answer : D 

Question. Match the following.
List-I                                          List-II
A. Motor                         1. Enable individual to behave as per
Development                      the expectations of the society.

B. Sensory                      2. Emergence of emotions and
Development                       learns socially acceptable ways
C. Social                         3. Results in smooth, controlled      
Development                       and effective body movements.
D. Emotional and            4. Development of sensory capabilities       
Personal                              of vision, hearing, smell, touch and taste.
Development
(a) A- 1, B-3, C- 4, D-2
(b) A- 3, B- 4, C-1, D-2
(c) A- 2, B-1, C-3, D- 4
(d) A- 4, B-3, C-2, D-1

Answer : B