Learning Activity 1

_______________ is the degree to which someoneis socially accepted by peers. Answer : Peer
acceptance

Teens are fast learners and can ________ quickly to their environment. They can handle change
well. Answer : adapt

Adolescence is characterized by the struggle between to __________ and the need to belong.
Answer: stand out

Teens are susceptible to anxiety, eating disorders and __________.They are still learning to
manage their emotions more maturely. Answer : Depression

Teenagers tend to take ______ risk in the presence of their peers compared when they are alone.
Answer : more

Short Quiz 1

Choose the correct answer from the list. You can only use each of the words once.

Routines and repeated behaviors are part of our ________. Answer : Habits

By knowing ourselves, we learn to maximize our strengths and interact with others. These can lead
to a more positive personal _________. Answer : Growth

_____________ includes abilities and skills that a person shows a high level of proficiency. Answer
:Strengths

Your  _____________ is the combination of the characteristics or qualities that form an

individual. It includes a range of personal qualities and traits. Answer : Personality
Families, friends, peers and other people are few of the people we interact with.  These
___________ relationships can also affect our development. Answer : Interpersonal
________________ of who we are, our strengths and limitations is essential to our growth. Answer :
Acceptance
Sometimes referred to as weaknesses, ____________ are skills and abilities that a person lack or needs
to improve on. Answer : Limitations
 _____________ is the time when physical and sexual characteristics change due to hormonal changes.
Answer : Puberty
The developmental stage between puberty and adulthood is _____________ Answer : Adolescence
Our ____________ experiences help shape our personality. It includes the unique and significant
events and experiences from our childhood to the present moment. Answer : Individual
Learning Activity 2
It a process or act of natural growth. Answer : Development
2 What can be inferred from this statement about holistic development ?
Holistic development is a process of self-actualization and learning that combines an individual's
mental, physical, social, emotional and spiritual growth. Answer :  Holistic development is the
complete development of the whole person
3. It a process or act of natural growth. Answer : development

4. A _________ is a daily record, usually private, especially of the writer's own experiences,
observations, feelings, and attitudes. Answer :Diary

5. Locus of control describes the level that individuals perceive control over their own behaviors and
those which are external to themselves.
From this statement, we learn that impulsive actions that result to negative consequences should be
accepted as inevitable and excusable. Answer : False

Short Quiz 2

Choose the correct answer from the list.

You should know how to __________ your emotions, both the positive and negative ones. 
Answer : Manage
Later as you venture into your career of choice, ____________ development will ultimately help you
deal with the stress and rewards of having a career. Answer : Professional
__________, journal and reflections are some activities you can do to know more about yourself.
Answer : Meditation
Ultimately, you are in control your own ____________ growth and development. Answer: Personal
Holistic development is geared towards developing the ________person.  It covers all aspects of
development. Answer : Whole
______________ skills helps us manage our emotions especially when handling our emotions and
dealing with other people around us. Answer : Interpersonal
We should address the needs of each aspect of our development to lead to a __________ personality.
Answer : Mature
Most people forget that their __________ is important.  We also need to take time to rest, relax and
take care of our physical needs. Answer : Health
A ____________ personality development program is one that address the physiological,
cognitive, psychological, spiritual, and social development. Answer : Successful
If  you focus on your locus of control the less you become ___________.  Answer : Stressed

Learning Activity 3
Jack failed his Math test again. When he was in elementary his mom used to be able to help him
with his lesson. High school is different. They can't afford a tutor. He knew he needed to try to find a
solution. He joined after-school remedial classes instead of playing basketball. He asked help from
his classmates to understand the lesson.

What characteristic has Jack shown in this situation? Answer : meet the demands of increasingly
mature roles and responsibilities
Read and analyze the situation:
Ryan and James are brothers when they were kids when they fight their mother make face each
other to apologize. As teens, they still fight but most of the time they try to handle it between them.
They still ask for their mom's help when they think they can handle it. Answer : resolve personal
issues and personal conflicts
Read and analyze the situation:
Vivian feels left out. All her friends are interested in going out with friends and dating. Most of them
are wearing make-up and stylish clothes just to go to the mall. She thinks that it does not suit her at
all. She wants to be belong but she's not sure if she is ready. Answer :  adjust to sexually maturing
bodies and feelings
The following are concerns and issues that affect teenagers in terms of interpersonal relationship,
except for: Answer : career planning 
Choose the best solution in this situation:
Mary, Jane and Anna have been best friends since preschool. They do everything together, but
Mary and Jane had a big fight. Now they don't even talk to each other. Anna feels torn between the
two, when they asked her to choose between them to remain friends with. Answer :  Explain that
she does need to choose and offer to mediate to solve the issue between the two
Short Quiz 3
Bullying is something hurtful and humiliating. It is __________, or not an accident. Answer :
Intentional
When you are making a _________ about someone else, imagine how you would feel if
someone said that about you Answer : Comment
A  person being bullied has the _____ to be safe. Answer : right
Never _____ your passwords, private photos, or personal data online, not even with friends.
Answer : Share
______________ is the use to technology in bullying which includes sending mean text messages,
posting videos, stories, or photos that ridicule someone, and spreading rumors through social
networking sites. Answer : Cyberbullying
ullying is different from the usual ____________ or conflict that occur between friends or
classmates.  Answer : Disagreements
________ before you post. If you’re upset, sad, or angry, wait to post or respond. Answer :
Think
Bullying can happen to ________. Bullying is about someone’s behavior.   Answer : anyone
Students who are bullied may also have lower ___________ and less self-confidence.
Answer : Self-esteem
Adolescence are susceptible to the effects of bullying because of their need for _______________
Answer : social-acceptance
Long Quiz 1
_____ during the adolescent years can bring physical, psychological changes. Answer : Hormonal
changes
Boys and girls experience the same changes during adolescence Answer : False
We should address the needs of each aspect of our development to lead to a __________ personality.  –
Mature, ______________ skills helps us manage our emotions especially when handling our emotions
and dealing with other people around us. – Interpersonal, Most people forget that their __________ is
important.  We also need to take time to rest, relax and take care of our physical needs.  – Health, A
____________ personality development program is one that address the physiological, cognitive,
psychological, spiritual, and social development. – Successful, Holistic development is geared
towards developing the ________person.  It covers all aspects of development.  – Whole, You should
know how to __________ your emotions, both the positive and negative ones. – Manage, Ultimately,
you are in control your own ____________ growth and development.  – Personal, If you focus on your
locus of control the less you become ___________. – Stressed, ___________, journal and reflections are
some activities you can do to know more about yourself.  – Meditation, Later as you venture into
your career of choice, ____________ development will ultimately help you deal with the stress and
rewards of having a career. – Professional
Low self-esteem is a _________ disorder. A person views him/herself as inadequate, unlovable, or
incompetent. This results to negative thoughts, developing faulty assumptions and self-defeating
behavior. Answer : Thinking
Locus of control describes the level that individuals perceive control over their own behaviors and
those which are external to themselves.
From this statement, we learn that impulsive actions that result to negative consequences should be
accepted as inevitable and excusable. Answer : False

Teenagers tend to take ______ risk in the presence of their peers compared when they are alone.
Answer : more

There are two factors that affect a person development, nurture (environment) and __________
(genes, inherited traits). Answer : Nature

A _________ is a daily record, usually private, especially of the writer's own experiences,
observations, feelings, and attitudes. Answer : Diary

Read this short excerpt from an online article:

SEOUL, South Korea - After my older brother fell ill from the stress of being a student in South
Korea, my mother decided to move me from our home in Seoul to Vancouver for high school to
spare me the intense pressure to succeed. She did not want me to suffer like my brother, who had a
chest pain that doctors could not diagnose and an allergy so severe he needed to have shots at
home.
What part of aspect of his brother's development do you think needs to be addressed? Answer:
Psychological

Most teenagers most likely try to fit in with their friends rather than experience ____________. It
addresses their need to belong. Answer : Social Isolation

The following are concerns and issues that affect teenagers in terms of interpersonal relationship,
except for: Answer : Career planning

_______________ is the practice of turning your attention to a single point of reference. It can
involve focusing on the breath, on bodily sensations, or on a word or phrase. Answer : Meditation

Choose the best solution in this situation:

Mary, Jane and Anna have been best friends since preschool. They do everything together, but
Mary and Jane had a big fight. Now they don't even talk to each other. Anna feels torn between the
two, when they asked her to choose between them to remain friends with. Answer :  Explain that she
does need to choose and offer to mediate to solve the issue between the two  
Personality development is a______________ process. It starts from childhood and into late
adulthood. Answer : continuous
indy wants to attend a party this weekend but her examinations starts on Monday. She knows she
needs to study but all her friends will be there. She thinks she will feel left out as everyone will talk
about it.
Which statements accurately summarizes this situation? Answer :  Adolescents are beginning to
enhance their decision-making skills.
Jack failed his Math test again. When he was in elementary his mom used to be able to help him
with his lesson. High school is different. They can't afford a tutor. He knew he needed to try to find a
solution. He joined after-school remedial classes instead of playing basketball. He asked help from
his classmates to understand the lesson. Answer : meet the demands of increasingly mature
roles and responsibilities
______ is very important among adolescents. It addresses their strong need to belong. Answer :
social acceptance
Read and analyze the situation:
Vivian feels left out. All her friends are interested in going out with friends and dating. Most of them
are wearing make-up and stylish clothes just to go to the mall. She thinks that it does not suit her at
all. She wants to be belong but she's not sure if she is ready. Answer :  adjust to sexually maturing
bodies and feelings
Teens are fast learners and can ________ quickly to their environment. They can handle change
well. Answer : Adapt
_______________ is the degree to which someoneis socially accepted by peers. Answer :  peer
acceptance
Read and analyze the situation:
Ryan and James are brothers when they were kids when they fight their mother make face each
other to apologize. As teens, they still fight but most of the time they try to handle it between them.
They still ask for their mom's help when they think they can handle it. Answer : resolve personal
issues and personal conflicts
Learning Activity 4
Adolescent should learn how to manage their ______ so they avoid anxiety and depression Answer :
Emotions
Lindy wants to attend a party this weekend but her examinations starts on Monday. She knows she
needs to study but all her friends will be there. She thinks she will feel left out as everyone will talk
about it.
Which statements accurately summarizes this situation? Answer : Adolescents are beginning to
enhance their decision-making skills.
______ is very important among adolescents. It addresses their strong need to belong. Answer :
social acceptance
Boys and girls experience the same changes during adolescence Answer : False
The adolescent ________ is an early sign of maturation. It is the sudden increase in height. Answer :
growth spurt
Short Quiz 4
Adolescents often _______ in risky behavior. That may cause them injury or even death. Answer : Engage
One of the most important task in adolescence is the search for _______. They may try different roles that does
meet the expectation of others. Answer : Identity
Most adolescents, learn to _______ their emotions as they reach maturity. Answer : Manage
Teenagers need support and guidance from their family and other _______ groups. Answer : Social
Conflicts between _______ and their teenage children can happen during the adolescent years. Answer :
Parents
For most teenagers, ______ are more important to their family. Feeling they are the ones that understand
them. Answer : Peers
Adolescence is developmental stage where physical, psychological and emotional ________ happen. Answer :
Changes
Anxiety and __________ among teenagers. This can lead to self-destructive behaviors. Answer : Depression
_________ from parents is crucial in helping adolescents develop and mature into adulthood. Answer :
Guidance
Adolescents are too focused on their own feelings, thinking and interests. Sometimes it makes hard for them
to _________ the point of view of others. Answer : Understand

Learning Activity 5
Negative coping strategies usually only produce a helpful distraction in the short term.
Which of the following is a negative coping strategy? Answer : drug and alcohol use 
Teens is yearning for more ________. So they might appear that they pulling away from their
parents. They are starting to assert themselves. Answer : Independence
Honest and open ______ is necessary among parents and teens. This can help both parents and
child can share each other's feelings and any pressing issues. Answer : Communication
It is crucial to encourage young people to develop ______ coping strategies. This can help them
respond productively to stress. Answer : Positive
The teenage years are accompanied by many stressors and significant _____ stages. Answer : Life
Short Quiz 5
Stress ____________ refers to the wide spectrum of techniques and strategies that is focused
on controlling a person's levels of stress. Answer : Management
______ uses breathing techniques, exercise and meditation. Answer : Yoga
_____ and arts can be relaxing and creative ways to relieve stress.
Answer : Music
There are two kinds of strategies to manage stress. There are positive
and _______ strategies. Answer : Negative
Due to the increasing demands coming from school family and peers. Adolescents must learn
to______ their time well.  Answer : Manage
Keeping a ______ or an activity done regularly in one’s leisure or pleasure. Answer:
Hobby
Some pressing concerns can be address through _______. A trained professional can
help the adolescent manage their anxiety Answer : Therapy
______ should play a significant and active role in helping their adolescents become
mature adults. Answer : Parents
Positive _______ can help create positive behaviors and attitudes. Answer :
Affirmations
It is crucial to encourage young people to develop positive coping strategies. This can help
them respond_________ to stress. Answer : Productively
Learning Activity 6
Which of these are most common stressors among adolescents are from Answer: interpersonal
relationships and school
What coping strategies being shown by the following individuals?
Mina's mom was diagnosed with breast cancer. She was scared at first, but decided to find out more
about it. She browsed the internet, asked her teachers and even her friends. Mina thinks that more
she knows about it the less scared and prepared she will be. Answer : Information seeking –
observation
Around 25% of adolescents will encounter at least one significant stressors in their lives. Answer
:True
Findings from research have shown that experiences handling ____ challenges are important to the
development of adolescents. Answer : manageable
Stressors can result to mental health and behavioral problems which includes ____.
Answer :depression, aggression and antisocial acts
Short Quiz 6
Occasionally, the best way to de-stress is to take your mind away to a more _________
place. Answer ; Relaxing
Teens need ______ they need to grow and think clearly. Tired people can't learn as well and
can be impatient and irritable.  Answer : Sleep
You should _______   daily to control stress and build a strong, healthy body. Answer :
Exercise
_______ trouble from the beginning is better than having to deal with them later. Answer :
Avoiding
_________ can help with big projects. It breaks the big projects into smaller and more
manageable tasks. Answer : Timelines
_________ your problems does not make it go away, it can usually turn worse. Answer :
Ignoring
If you ______ their energy worrying about things you can't change you will not have
enough energy left over to fix the things they can. Answer : Waste
Young people have a sense of _________ feel good about themselves, and handle their own
problems better. We should encourage them to play an active role in the community. Answer :
Purpose
People who cope by trying to fix problems tend to be emotionally ________. Answer :
Healthier
Eating too many _____ foods can lead to highs and lows in energy level, which can harm your
ability to reduce stress.  Answer : Junk
Learning Activity 7
The right brain is best at expressive and creative tasks which include these tasks, except Answer :
higher level calculations
The left-side of the brain is adept at tasks that involve logic, language, and analytical thinking.
Which of these activities mostly the LEFT BRAIN is most likely involved? Answer : playing sudoku
(number puzzle game)
The brain carefully balances and assigns specific tasks to various parts of the to maximize ___. You
are able to do multiple task at the same time. Answer : efficiency
________ conducted experiments that examined the way the human brain's hemispheres operate
both independently and together. Answer :Roger Sperry
The muscles on the left side of the body is controlled by the right hemisphere of the brain. While, the
left hemisphere controls the muscles on the right side of the human body. Answer : True
Short Quiz 7

The brain is a _________ structure that is difficult to explain. Answer : Complex

The nerve fiber that connects the two parts of the brain is the corpus collosum. It
allows  the two hemispheres to ____________ with each other. Answer : Communicate

Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging shows that parts of the brain that are active by
tracking the flow of ___________ blood in the different regions of the brain. Answer :
Oxygenated

A simple task such as naming an object requires the ___________ of the two
hemispheres of the brain. Answer : Coordination

Spatial reasoning is ___________ on the right hemisphere. Answer : Processed

Suggesting that a person is exclusively left-brain or right is not a fact, but rather a
________. Answer : Myth

Roger Wolcott Sperry is the _________ that pioneered the study of the specialization of
the brain. Answer : Neurobiologist

The different parts of the brain are assigned to do __________ tasks. Answer : Specific

Brain __________ means that each hemisphere is controlled by various aspects of the
brain. Answer : Lateralization

__________ of the specific brain activity enables you to multitask. Answer :

Delegation
Learning Activity 8

______ refers as someone's personal thoughts and feelings about one's overall condition. It is how
someone thinks about themselves, their self-concept. Answer : subjective well-being

______ is the perception of a person to effectively perform a function or activity using a specific skills
and knowledge. Answer :competence

Mental illness can occur when the brain, or some of its parts, is not working well.
The following are symptoms of mental illness, except Answer :financial difficulty

Which statement is TRUE about the causes of mental illness? Answer : It is a brain disorder.

_____ refers to the maintenance of successful mental activity. Answer : Mental health

Short Quiz 8

Choose the correct answer from the list

\For Style A or the _________ thinking style prefers that knowledge and skill through the
presentation of facts, theories, numbers and data. Answer : Analytical
Knowing your preferred thinking styles can help you to be more _________ of your own
strengths. Answer : Self Aware
The Herrmann Brain Dominance Instrument (HBDI) is an _________ tool that can determine
a person’s preferred learning style. Answer : Assessment
Some people are preferring the _________ thinking style. Order is essential.  They want a well-
planned, precise curriculum to work with. Answer : Sequential
Those in with __________ learning styles prefer to learn through interaction and dialogues with
others. Answer : Interpersonal
Those with the __________ thinking styles are creative they look at the big picture. They have
the tendency to procrastinate. Answer : Imaginative
You can conduct some personal __________ to identify your learning style. Answer :
Observations
All the four styles are _______. No one style is better than the other. Answer : Valid
Teachers can _______ this information to help their students to learn in different ways.
Answer : Utilize
Learning styles asserts that each person can approach the same problem in _________ of ways
Answer : Variety
Learning Activity 9
Many metal illness begin during childhood and persist into adolescence.
Which of these mental illness starts commonly in adolescence? Answer : Bipolar Disorder (BD)
Which of these common mental illnesses can result from poor body image? Answer :Eating
Disorder
Many adolescents are vulnerable to mental illness. This is due to their ____ brain and continuing
changes. Answer : underdeveloped
For adolescents with ____ have fixations that are persistent, intrusive and unwanted thoughts,
images or impulses. Answer : Obsessive Compulsive Disorder

Learning a new skill can build a sense of ______ in adolescents. This can help boost their
confidence and independence. Answer :  accomplishment

Short Quiz 9

Choose the correct answer from the list.

Teenagers are __________ to mental illness that includes bipolar disorder. Answer : Vulnerable
Teenagers with mental illness can learn to __________ their symptoms. Answer : Manage
A ______________ is a trained professional that can provide assistance to people diagnosed with mental
illness. Answer : Psychiatrist
Teenagers diagnosed with mental illness can still grow up to ___________ adults. Answer : Healthy
Mental illness can be ___________. Parents with mental illness can pass the condition to their children.
Answer : Hereditary
Teenagers that are _____________ managing their condition can become role models to others. Answer :
Succesfully
Bipolar disorder is a brain disorder that causes changes in _______, activity levels, energy, and the ability to
carry out daily tasks. Answer : mood
_________ can provide people suffering from mental illness to cope with their condition. Answer : Therapy
The _____________ and support of parents are important for adolescents, more so for those diagnosed
with mental illness. Answer : Acceptance
________ and anger is a common response by teenagers when diagnosed with mental illness. Answer :
Blaming