Family and Consumer Science Chapter 1-2

Which of these people can help you develop character?

All of the above

Lynn tries to always tell the truth and and admits her mistakes. What best describes her behavior?

Authentic

Which is not a example of a value?

Being skilled at basketball

Values

Beliefs of a person or social group in which they have an emotional investment (either for or against something).

Even though he knew it was against the rules, George had a friend over while he was babysitting his neighbor's children. As a result, he lost his babysitting job. What is this an example of?

Consequence

What is the main value you are expressing when you are being accountable for your choices and options?

Consequence

What is an example of a social personality characteristic?

Enjoying meeting new people

Character development happens without effort as you grow and mature

False

Children are born with a sense of morality

False

Ethics are based on the changing values of society

False

Knowing your own values, standards, and ethics generally has little impact on your ability to make good choices

False

Most teens are less introspective than when they were younger

False

Most teens find it easy to fit in a school

False

Personal growth is a process that ends in young adulthood

False

Procrastination and confidence are two positive qualities that help people make changes in their lives.

False

While the choices and decisions that teens make have little effect on them now, they are likely to have major effects in the future

False

Jason has an important term paper due tomorrow morning. Because he has been having some problems with his computer, he has made arrangements to use his friends's computer if he is unable to finish the paper on his own computer. What is Jason doing?

He is being proactive

In which of these situations is Henry's self-confidence is geometry most likely to grow?

In class, he often raises his hand with the correct answer

Which is not an important component of character?

Inhibition

Why is developing character often difficult?

It is a learning process, and individuals typically make many mistakes along the way

What is an example of personal growth?

Learning to do your own laundry

Which two are general categories of personality characteristics?

Moral and emotional

Which of these is most likely to influence a person to make choices that go against his own personal code of conduct?

Peer pressure

What is another name for self-concept?

Personal identity

procrastination

Putting off until tomorrow what you can do today.

Jon listens carefully to Petra's opinion on a topic, even though he doesn't agree with her. What value is Jon expressing?

Respect

Proactive

Seeking to solve a problem before it occurs

James had decided to study for an exam rather than play his favorite video game with his sister. What characteristics does James posses?

Self-control

Harry swims laps in the pool every morning at 6:00 a.m. because he wants to do well on his school's swim team. What best describes his behavior?

Self-disciplined

resiliency

The ability to adjust, recover, bounce back and learn from illness, hardship, and other stressors.

A person's character is built upon his personal lives

True

A person's character is built upon his personal values

True

A society functions best when it's member cooperate with one another and treat each other with respect

True

All values are learned as a result of direct teaching by parents, teachers, and other

True

Changes such as moving to a new town can lead to new opportunities and personal growth

True

If you wanted to increase your competence at playing the piano you could improve your skills in related area such as becoming better at reading music

True

Making the right ethical choice based on your values and standards is an indication of character.

True

Religious teachings and beliefs provide guidelines by which may people live

True

Surrounding yourself with friends who support and encourage you can help you reach your potential

True

When people give too much attention to negative messages they receive from others, they can lose confidence in themselves.

True

realistic self-concept means being honest

True

Those values, such as fairness and integrity, that are common to all societies are referred to as what type of values?

Universal

Abstience

a deliberate decision to avoid high-risk behaviors, including sexual activity and the use of tobacco, alcohol, and other drugs

value

a principle or standard that an individual considers to be important

self-concept

a sense of one's identity and personal worth

Personality

an individual's characteristic pattern of thinking, feeling, and acting

self-esteem

one's feelings of high or low self-worth

character

people you most admire

potential

possible, able to happen; something that can develop or become a reality

peer pressure

the influence that people your age may have on you

Ethics

the principles of right and wrong that guide an individual in making decisions