Common Value Added Course (CVAC 2.

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Value-oriented Life-skill Education
Model Questions (Correct choice indicated in bold)

Module I Self-Awareness
1. What does the RULER Principle stand for in self-awareness?
a) Realize, Understand, Label, Express, Regulate
b) Realize, Utilize, Label, Express, Resolve
c) Reveal, Unleash, Listen, Experience, Reflect
d) Recognize, Utilize, Label, Evaluate, Reflect

2. Which of the following practices helps in mindfulness?

a) Setting long-term goals
b) Focusing on past regrets
c) Living in the present moment
d) Engaging in multitasking

3. Body-mapping of emotions involves:

a) Drawing the human anatomy
b) Identifying emotions and their physical manifestations
c) Creating art based on emotions
d) Performing yoga postures

4. Multiple intelligence theory suggests that individuals have various types of intelligence.
Which of the following is NOT one of the multiple intelligences proposed by Howard Gardner?
a) Emotional Intelligence
b) Logical-Mathematical Intelligence
c) Intrapersonal Intelligence
d) Visual-Spatial Intelligence

5. What does intrinsic motivation refer to?

a) Motivation driven by external rewards or punishments
b) Motivation arising from a sense of purpose and mastery
c) Motivation to please others
d) Motivation to avoid failure

6. Which of the following is a characteristic of a SMART goal?

a) Vague and undefined
b) Easily achievable without effort
c) Measurable and time-bound
d) Unrelated to personal interests

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7. In the context of goal setting, what does the "R" stand for in SMART goals?
a) Relevant
b) Radiant
c) Resourceful
d) Resilient

8. What is the importance of self-awareness in personal development?

a) It helps in multitasking efficiently.
b) It enhances emotional intelligence and self-regulation.
c) It removes all conflicts in relationships.
d) It guarantees success in every endeavour.

9. What does the practice of mindfulness aim to achieve?

a) Being preoccupied with future concerns
b) Developing an understanding of personality types
c) Enhancing mental clarity and focus
d) Ignoring emotions and feelings

10. What does the Body-mapping technique involve?

a) Identifying multiple intelligences
b) Creating a mind map
c) Recognizing emotions and their physical sensations
d) Setting goals for the future
11. In a ‘Mood-meter’ warm colours represent
a) High energy and unpleasantness
b) Low energy and unpleasantness
c) High energy
d) Low energy and pleasantness

12. In Johari Window Model open area is an area

a) Known to self & unknown to others
b) Not known to self & known to others
c) Not known to self & others
d) Known to self & others

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Module II Relationship Building and Social Awareness
1. Which of the following refers to the underlying principles that guide your behaviour and
decision-making in relationships?
a) Personal needs
b) Relationship tree
c) Core values
d) Perspective

2. Which term refers to the ability to understand and share the feelings of another person?
a) Compassion
b) Noticing
c) Responding
d) Perspective
3. What mindset believes that abilities and intelligence can be developed through effort and
learning?
a) Fixed mindset
b) Judgemental mindset
c) Growth mindset
d) Curious mindset
4. Why is it important to get help when needed in relationships?
a) It shows vulnerability and weakness.
b) It strengthens connections and fosters trust.
c) It demonstrates independence and self-sufficiency.
d) It avoids conflicts and disagreements.

5. Which technique involves keeping a journal to express gratitude and appreciation for the
people in your life?
a) Emotional Judge
b) Emotional Scientist
c) Gratitude Diary
d) Empathy

6. What concept refers to the state of being interconnected and mutually dependent on others?
a) Interdependence
b) Cooperation
c) Empathy
d) Diversity tolerance

7. The practice of living in the present moment with full attention and awareness is known as:
a) Mindfulness
b) Compassion
c) Gratitude
d) Empathy

8. Diversity tolerance involves:

a) Embracing and celebrating differences among individuals.
b) Rejecting people who have different perspectives.
c) Avoiding interactions with people from different backgrounds.

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d) Encouraging conformity and uniformity in a group.

9. What is the key element in building meaningful and fulfilling relationships?

a) Emotional manipulation
b) Perspective
c) Rigidly defined personal boundaries
d) Emotional intelligence

10. In the context of relationships, being an "emotional scientist" means:

a) Making judgments based on emotions.
b) Understanding and analyzing others' emotions.
c) Holding fixed beliefs about people's behaviour.
d) Ignoring emotional expressions in others.

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Module III: Effective Communication

1. Which of the following is NOT a mode of communication?

a) Verbal
b) Listening
c) Non-verbal
d) Passive

2. Which communication style involves expressing one's needs and opinions clearly while
respecting others' boundaries?
a) Passive
b) Aggressive
c) Passive-aggressive
d) Assertive

3. Which team skill involves being open to change and accepting to new situations?
a) Negotiation
b) Collaboration
c) Flexibility
d) Adaptability

4. Resilience in the face of social challenges refers to:

a) The ability to communicate effectively in social settings
b) The ability to adapt to changing social environments
c) The ability to bounce back from difficulties and challenges in social situations
d) The ability to lead others in social contexts

5. Which type of communication involves using body language, facial expressions, and
gestures to convey messages?
a) Verbal communication
b) Non-verbal communication
c) Assertive communication
d) Passive communication

6. In team collaboration, negotiation is essential to:

a) Demonstrate assertiveness
b) Reach a compromise and resolve conflicts
c) Display passive behaviour
d) Assume a leadership role

7. Which type of communication style involves expressing one's needs indirectly, often
leading to misunderstandings?
a) Passive
b) Aggressive
c) Assertive
d) Passive-aggressive

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8. Resilience involves recognizing:
a) The importance of ignoring social challenges
b) The role of passive communication in social interactions
c) The ability to face and overcome difficulties in social settings
d) The necessity of avoiding diversity and difference in communication
9. The leadership style that focuses on leading oneself effectively is called:
a) Leading Others
b) Best Follower
c) Self Leader
d) Team Leader
10. What is the primary focus of the Best Follower style?
a) Leading others effectively
b) Supporting and following a leader's vision
c) Demonstrating assertive behaviour
d) Encouraging adaptability and flexibility

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Module IV Self-Management
1. Which of the following is a key aspect of being mindful?
a) Worrying about the past
b) Focusing on the future
c) Living in the present
d) Ignoring emotions

2. What are the types of multiple intelligences?

a) Logical and Rational
b) Spatial and Kinaesthetic
c) Emotional and Social
d) All of the above

3. How can one build self-confidence?

a) Avoiding challenges
b) Identifying strong points and innate intelligence
c) Avoiding positive relationships
d) Suppressing emotions

4. Which of the following is a part of the 5-As of behaviour optimization?

a) Adaptability
b) Assess
c) Alignment
d) Attitude

5. Mindfulness involves:
a) Focusing only on the future
b) Practicing multitasking
c) Being present and attentive
d) Ignoring emotions and thoughts

6. Spatial intelligence is related to:

a) Verbal skills
b) Musical talents
c) Visual perception and imagery
d) Social interactions

7. Building self-confidence involves:

a) Identifying weaknesses only
b) Avoiding challenges and risks
c) Embracing strengths and positive attributes
d) Ignoring the opinions of others

8. The 5-As of behaviour optimization includes:

a) Attitude and Action
b) Adjust and Align with new goals
c) Attitude and Assertiveness
d) Action and Alignment

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9. Recognizing burnout is essential for:
a) Ignoring personal well-being
b) Practicing self-care
c) Enhancing productivity
d) Avoiding self-reflection
10. What is the main focus of the lesson on self-care?
a) Fulfilling one’s own needs at the expense of others
b) Ignoring personal needs
c) Maintaining and enhancing one’s physical, mental and emotional well-being
d) Practicing self-expression

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Module V: Change Management and Stress Management
1. Which approach is recommended to cope with changes effectively?
a) React and resist changes
b) Respond with flexibility and acceptance
c) Ignore changes and avoid adapting
d) Deny the existence of changes

2. What is decision fatigue?

a) The process of making rational decisions under stress
b) Feeling tired after making important decisions
c) The decline in decision-making quality after making several decisions
d) A type of irrational decision-making

3. Which coping strategy for burnout involves engaging in physical activities?

a) Emotional venting
b) Increased social connectivity
c) Decision-making exercises
d) Coping with physical exercise

4. Stressors are:
a) Strategies to manage stress
b) Manifestations of stress
c) The factors that cause stress
d) Techniques to avoid stress

5. ‘Accept, Assess and Review’ as stress management strategy involves:

a) Seeking social support
b) Finding purpose and understanding in challenging situations
c) Engaging in physical exercise
d) Using religious coping mechanisms

6. Which coping strategy involves seeking help and support from friends and family?
a) Problem-focused strategies
b) Emotion-focused strategies
c) Social support coping
d) Meaning making coping

7. The role of attitude and commitment in change management is to:

a) Resist change and maintain the status quo
b) Embrace change and remain flexible
c) Ignore the need for change
d) Be indifferent to changes happening around us

8. Which strategy involves replacing negative thoughts with positive ones to manage stress?
a) Decision-making exercises
b) Focus on cognitive faculty and emotion
c) Social support coping
d) Meaning making coping

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9. Coping with stress through religious beliefs and practices is known as:
a) Emotional venting
b) Religious coping
c) Decision fatigue
d) Meaning making coping
10. What are the two main categories of coping strategies for managing stress?
a) Avoidance and suppression
b) Emotional and physical
c) Problem-focused and emotion-focused
d) Social and individual

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Module VI Responsible Decision Making and Resolving Conflicts

1. Which of the following is an example of an internal conflict?

a) A disagreement between two friends over a borrowed item.
b) A team member arguing with their supervisor over work hours.
c) A person struggling within himself/herself to make a decision about a career change.
d) A conflict between two countries over territorial disputes.

2. Which conflict management strategy involves confronting the issue directly and assertively?
a) Win-lose
b) Avoidance
c) Diffusion
d) Confrontation

3. What is the primary goal of win-win negotiation?

a) To ensure one party gains more than the other.
b) To avoid any concessions and reach a compromise.
c) To find a solution that benefits all parties involved.
d) To force the other party into accepting terms.

4. In a SWOT analysis, what does "Opportunity" refer to?

a) Internal factors that hinder progress.
b) External factors that pose a threat.
c) Internal factors that provide an advantage.
d) External factors that present potential advantages.

5. How do values differ from ethics?

a) Values are individual beliefs, while ethics are universal moral principles.
b) Values are objective, while ethics are subjective.
c) Values are related to personal life, while ethics apply only in the workplace.
d) Values and ethics are the same concepts used interchangeably.

6. What is the main difference between internal and external conflict?

a) Internal conflicts involve emotions, while external conflicts involve physical confrontation.
b) Internal conflicts occur within an individual's mind, while external conflicts involve
multiple parties.
c) Internal conflicts are easier to resolve than external conflicts.
d) External conflicts are more personal, while internal conflicts are more professional.

7. Which conflict management strategy involves avoiding the conflict and pretending it does
not exist?
a) Win-lose
b) Avoidance
c) Confrontation
d) Diffusion

8. In a win-lose negotiation, what happens to one party's gain?

a) It decreases.
b) It stays the same.

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c) It increases.
d) It depends on the situation.

9. What is the purpose of a SWOT analysis?

a) To analyse an individual's emotional intelligence.
b) To assess a person's decision-making skills.
c) To identify an individual's strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats.
d) To measure a person's intelligence quotient.

10. What do ethics encompass in the context of this module?

a) Personal beliefs and values.
b) Social skills and etiquettes.
c) Universal moral principles.
d) Emotional intelligence.

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