2nd MONTHLY EXAM
Personal Development
Test I: Multiple Choice (20 items)
Direction: Analyze the question and context carefully. Choose the letter of the best
answer from the given options. Write your answers on your paper.
1. A student feels nervous before a competition but performs better because of it.
This is an example of:
a) Distress c) Chronic stress
b) Eustress d) Emotional breakdown
2. Which type of stress lasts for a long period without relief and may cause serious
health problems?
a) Acute stress c) Situational stress
b) Chronic stress d) Positive stress
3. Which of the following is NOT a common cause of stress among students?
a) Academic workload c) Listening to music
b) Family conflicts d) Peer pressure
4. Which effect of stress is classified as emotional?
a) Headaches c) Withdrawal from friends
b) Anxiety d) Fatigue
5. A learner who submits projects late and procrastinates due to stress is showing
which effect?
a) Physical c) Behavioral
b) Emotional d) Cognitive
6. Time management and exercise are examples of:
a) Causes of stress c) Stress effects
b) Coping strategies d) Stress types
7. Which coping strategy BEST helps if you feel overwhelmed by exams?
a) Isolating yourself c) Ignoring deadlines
b) Setting a study schedule d) Lashing out at friends
8. A student calmly explains their feelings to a teacher after receiving an unfair
grade. This is an example of:
a) Passive response c) Assertive response
b) Aggressive response d) Emotional suppression
9. The ability to control impulses and adapt to change refers to which aspect of EI?
a) Self-Awareness c) Social Awareness
b) Self-Management d) Relationship Management
10. Which of the following situations shows Social Awareness (Empathy)?
a) Managing your stress levels during exams
b) Comforting a friend who feels left out
c) Controlling your anger during conflict
d) Making a study timetable
11. A class leader who motivates classmates and resolves conflicts is
showing:
a) Relationship Management c) Social Avoidance
b) Self-Awareness d) Aggressive Behavior
12. Why is Emotional Intelligence important in teamwork?
a) It makes people ignore negative emotions.
b) It builds empathy and cooperation among members.
c) It prevents people from expressing emotions.
d) It avoids leadership responsibilities.
13. Which emotion is considered positive and can promote creativity?
a) Sadness c) Anger
b) Gratitude d) Fear
14. Which negative emotion, if persistent, can damage mental well-being?
a) Excitement c) Joy
b) Love d) Loneliness
15. Writing in a journal when you feel angry is an example of:
a) Suppressing emotions c) Aggressive release
b) Expressing emotions in a healthy way d) Ignoring feelings
16. A student who always stays silent even when bullied is showing which
response style?
a) Passive c) Assertive
b) Aggressive d) Empathetic
17. A stressed student experiences frequent headaches and fatigue. Which
category of stress effects is this?
a) Physical c) Emotional
b) Behavioral d) Cognitive
18. Positive mindset and problem-solving as coping strategies help reduce:
a) Chronic stress c) Academic achievement
b) Anger only d) Empathy
19. A teacher who understands students’ frustrations and adjusts the lesson
plan demonstrates:
a) Self-Awareness c) Social Awareness
b) Self-Management d) Aggressive Response
20. Which is the BEST reason why Emotional Intelligence is essential in leadership?
a) It makes leaders avoid responsibilities.
b) It helps leaders connect, motivate, and manage people effectively.
c) It prevents leaders from showing emotions.
d) It encourages leaders to ignore conflicts.
Test II: Enumeration
Write only the correct answers. Each number may require more than one response.
1. Give two types of stress.
2. List two common causes of stress among students.
3. Give two emotional effects of stress.
4. Give two examples of positive emotions.
5. Give two examples of negative emotions.
Subject Teacher
Answer Keys:
Part I: Multiple Choice (20 items)
1. b Eustress
2. b Chronic stress
3. c Listening to music
4. b Anxiety
5. c Behavioral
6. b Coping strategies
7. b Setting a study schedule
8. c Assertive response
9. b Self-Management
10. b Comforting a friend who feels left out
11. a Relationship Management
12. b It builds empathy and cooperation among members
13. b Gratitude
14. d Loneliness
15. b Expressing emotions in a healthy way
16. a Passive
17. a Physical
18. a Chronic stress
19. c Social Awareness
20. b It helps leaders connect, motivate, and manage people effectively
Part II: Enumeration (10 items)
21. Two types of stress:
Eustress (Positive Stress)
Distress (Negative Stress)
22. Two causes of stress:
Academic workload & deadlines
Family/relationship problems
(also acceptable: peer pressure, financial/health concerns)
23. Two emotional effects of stress:
Anxiety
Irritability
(also acceptable: depression)
24. Two positive emotions:
Joy
Gratitude
(also acceptable: love, excitement)
25. Two negative emotions:
Anger
Sadness
(also acceptable: fear, loneliness)
