310+ Life Skill Development Solved MCQs

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1.	Life skills address a balance of three areas: knowledge, ______________ and skills.
A.	aptitude
B.	confidence
C.	attitude
D.	abilities
Answer» C. attitude

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2.	________________ is an individual’s ability to appreciate the strengths and weaknesses of one’s own character.
A.	self-efficacy
B.	self esteem
C.	self-awareness
D.	self-regulation
Answer» C. self-awareness

3.	_________________is the way an individual feels about her/himself and believes others to feel.
A.	self-efficacy
B.	self esteem
C.	self-awareness
D.	self-regulation
Answer» B. self esteem

4.	self-awareness skills does not include the ability to:
A.	recognise the weak and strong sides of one’s own behaviour.
B.	recognise the weak and strong sides of one’s own abilities.
C.	recognize emotions of others.
D.	recognise things which cannot be changed, and accept them
Answer» C. recognize emotions of others.

5.	___________ is the ability to understand, consider and appreciate other peoples’ circumstances, problems and feelings (step in ones shoes).
A.	empathy
B.	coping
C.	interpersonal skill
D.	sympathy
Answer» A. empathy

6.	Identify example which is not a ability in resisting peer pressure:
A.	maintain your own beliefs about when to become sexually active.
B.	refuse alcohol or drugs, even if others do not.
C.	decide to remain faithful to one partner, no matter what others say.
D.	denying the mistake of yours to peers
Answer» D. denying the mistake of yours to peers

7.	One among the example is not critical thinking abilities
A.	assess a potential partner.
B.	assess and judge a risky situation.
C.	monitoring an exam.
D.	assess one’s own skills and behaviours.
Answer» C. monitoring an exam.

8.	A behaviour change or behaviour development approach designed to address a balance of three areas: knowledge, attitude and skills
A.	life skills
B.	job skills
C.	personal skills
D.	functioning skills
Answer» A. life skills

9.	The ability to imagine what life is like for another person
A.	self-awareness
B.	empathy
C.	critical thinking
D.	creative thinking
Answer» B. empathy

10.	Recognition of ‘self’ and identifying our strengths and weaknesses, desires and dislikes.
A.	self-awareness
B.	empathy
C.	critical thinking
D.	creative thinking
Answer» A. self-awareness

11.	__________means that we are able to express ourselves, both verbally and nonverbally, so that our ideas are effectively transmitted to others.
A.	interpersonal relationship skills
B.	effective communication
C.	critical thinking
D.	decision making
Answer» B. effective communication

12.	The goal of the ______ approach is to promote healthy, sociable behavior
A.	life skills
B.	job skills
C.	personal skills
D.	functioning skills
Answer» A. life skills

15.	___________________is the ability to identify, cope with and find solutions to difficult or challenging situations.
A.	problem solving
B.	coping skill
C.	critical thinking
D.	decision making
Answer» A. problem solving

16.	__________ simply means everyone is in agreement or they can live with the agreement.
A.	consensus
B.	conflict
C.	solution
D.	happiness
Answer» A. consensus

17.	One among is a step in solving the problem
A.	analyse solution
B.	getting feedback
C.	evaluating the final solution
D.	generate potential solutions
Answer» C. evaluating the final solution

18.	A / an _____________ is a tendency on the part of an individual to respond to a new problem in the same manner that he or she has used earlier to solve a problem.
A.	mental set
B.	aptitude
C.	skill
D.	ability
Answer» A. mental set

13.	The act of choosing between two or more courses of action.
A.	self-awareness
B.	empathy
C.	critical thinking
D.	decision making
Answer» D. decision making

14.	______ are ways in which we learn to deal with various stressors.
A.	coping skills
B.	empathy
C.	critical thinking
D.	decision making
Answer» A. coping skills

19.	A specific step-by-step procedure is followed for solving certain types of problems.
A.	heuristics
B.	means-end-analysis
C.	algorithms
D.	syllogism
Answer» B. means-end-analysis

20.	The individual is free to go for any kind of possible rules or ideas to reach the solution
A.	heuristics
B.	means-end-analysis
C.	algorithms
D.	syllogism
Answer» A. heuristics

21.	______________ is also called as “rule of thumb”.
A.	heuristics
B.	means-end-analysis
C.	algorithms
D.	syllogism
Answer» A. heuristics

22.	________________ is a process that chooses a preferred option or a course of actions from among a set of alternatives on the basis of given criteria or strategies
A.	decision making
B.	problem solving
C.	conflict management
D.	reasoning
Answer» A. decision making

23.	Appropriate order of four stages of Creative thinking
A.	illumination, incubation, verification & preparation
B.	verification, incubation illumination & preparation
C.	preparation, incubation illumination & verification
D.	preparation , illumination, incubation & verification
Answer» C. preparation, incubation illumination & verification

24.	During _______________ stage of creativity some of the ideas that were interfering with the solution will tend to fade.
A.	illumination
B.	preparation
C.	incubation
D.	verification
Answer» C. incubation

25.	Sudden flash of solution is known as ____________ and is similar to ‘aha (eureka)’ experience.
A.	illumination
B.	preparation
C.	incubation
D.	verification
Answer» A. illumination

26.	___________ is a process in which the individual generates an original, unusual and productive solution to a problem.
A.	critical thinking
B.	divergent thinking
C.	creative thinking
D.	abstract thinking
Answer» C. creative thinking

310+ Life Skill Development Solved MCQs

Life skills address a balance of three areas: knowledge, ______________ and skills.

________________ is an individual’s ability to appreciate the strengths and weaknesses of one’s own character.

_________________is the way an individual feels about her/himself and believes others to feel.

self-awareness skills does not include the ability to:

___________ is the ability to understand, consider and appreciate other peoples’ circumstances, problems and feelings (step in ones shoes).

Identify example which is not a ability in resisting peer pressure:

One among the example is not critical thinking abilities

A behaviour change or behaviour development approach designed to address a balance of three areas: knowledge, attitude and skills

The ability to imagine what life is like for another person

Recognition of ‘self’ and identifying our strengths and weaknesses, desires and dislikes.

__________means that we are able to express ourselves, both verbally and nonverbally, so that our ideas are effectively transmitted to others.

The goal of the ______ approach is to promote healthy, sociable behavior

The act of choosing between two or more courses of action.

______ are ways in which we learn to deal with various stressors.

___________________is the ability to identify, cope with and find solutions to difficult or challenging situations.

__________ simply means everyone is in agreement or they can live with the agreement.

One among is a step in solving the problem

A / an _____________ is a tendency on the part of an individual to respond to a new problem in the same manner that he or she has used earlier to solve a problem.

A specific step-by-step procedure is followed for solving certain types of problems.

The individual is free to go for any kind of possible rules or ideas to reach the solution

______________ is also called as “rule of thumb”.

________________ is a process that chooses a preferred option or a course of actions from among a set of alternatives on the basis of given criteria or strategies

Appropriate order of four stages of Creative thinking

During _______________ stage of creativity some of the ideas that were interfering with the solution will tend to fade.

Sudden flash of solution is known as ____________ and is similar to ‘aha (eureka)’ experience.

___________ is a process in which the individual generates an original, unusual and productive solution to a problem.

One among is not a Core Critical Thinking Skills

One among is not a sign of Anger

Praise, recognition and attention are part of which source of power

A leader possesses as a result of his or her knowledge and expertise regarding the tasks to be performed by subordinates

Criticism or lack of recognition from their leader as unpleasant or punishing

“Laissez faire “ is otherwise known as

Anger management skill is an example for managing ______________

Determining alternative solutions to the problem is related to __________ skill.

Capability to evaluate the future consequences of their present action is an example of _________

____________ skill includes the verbal and non-verbal aspect

Common conception of communication means ___________ and receiving information.

Verbal communication is further divided in to written communication and ____________ communication.

Facial expression is an example for ________ communication.

Anything that prevents understanding of the message is called ____________

When a person receives too many messages at the same time is called____________

Life skills can be systematically acquired and reinforced through non formal and ……………learning settings.

According to Delors Commission human beings future progress depends upon …………. [

The international Bureau of education focused on four pillars of learning-learning to know, learning to do, learning to be and learning to ……………

International Bureau of Education defines life skills as personal management and ………. skills.

UNICEF defined life as Psycho- Social and ……………. skills.

World Health Organization’s Department of mental health defined life skills education is designed to facilitate the practice and reinforcement of psycho social skills in a culturally and ……………. appropriate way.

Life skills enable effective …………………….

Life skills help people to establish productive …………………. relationships.

Information gathering skills belong to ……………. abilities.

27.	One among is not a Core Critical Thinking Skills
A.	interpretation
B.	analysis,
C.	self-regulation.
D.	self esteem
Answer» D. self esteem

28.	One among is not a sign of Anger
A.	knots in your stomach
B.	clenching your hands or jaw
C.	feeling clammy or flushed
D.	breathing slower
Answer» D. breathing slower

29.	Praise, recognition and attention are part of which source of power
A.	legitimate power
B.	expert power
C.	referent power
D.	reward power
Answer» D. reward power

31.	Criticism or lack of recognition from their leader as unpleasant or punishing
A.	legitimate power
B.	coercive power
C.	referent power
D.	reward power
Answer» B. coercive power

32.	“Laissez faire “ is otherwise known as
A.	free rein
B.	participative
C.	democratic
D.	authoritarian
Answer» A. free rein

33.	Anger management skill is an example for managing ______________
A.	anxiety
B.	anger,
C.	feelings
D.	stress
Answer» C. feelings

34.	Determining alternative solutions to the problem is related to __________ skill.
A.	refusal skills
B.	critical thinking
C.	problem solving skills
D.	communication skill
Answer» B. critical thinking

35.	Capability to evaluate the future consequences of their present action is an example of _________
A.	communication skill
B.	inter-personal skill
C.	coping skill
D.	critical thinking skill
Answer» C. coping skill

36.	____________ skill includes the verbal and non-verbal aspect
A.	decision making
B.	creativity
C.	communication
D.	problem solving
Answer» C. communication

37.	Common conception of communication means ___________ and receiving information.
A.	sending
B.	understanding
C.	analysing
D.	reporting
Answer» A. sending