Ateneo de Zamboanga University

SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL UNIT

Fr. Eusebio Salvador, SJ Campus, La Purisima St. Zamboanga City

NAME:______________________________ DATE:_________________

TEST I: MULTIPLE CHOICE (1 Point Each)

Direction: Read and understand the question on each item. Choose the letter of the best answer and
write it on the answer sheet.

_______1. Which of the following is NOT true about mental health?

A. Good mental health is tied to the individual’s self-concept.

B. Mental Health is anchored in one’s on one’s self- worth and value or self- esteem.
C. Optimism can trigger mental health disorders
D. Mental health includes our emotional, psychological and social wellbeing.

_______2. Sunny is a very cheerful girl. However, behind that big smile she believes that she is a failure
as a daughter because she cannot effectively perform school tasks. Which of the following
concepts on Mental health is related to the situation of sunny?

A. Autonomy C. Perceived Self-Efficacy

B. Competence D. Self- Actualization

_______3.. Which of the following is NOT a way to improve one’s mental health according to the
national health service of the United Kingdom?

A. Connect with people C. Be physically active

B. Keep learning D. Isolate yourself in your room daily

_______4. Which of the following is NOT true about emotional intelligence?

A. Emotional intelligence can help an individual achieve success in one’s career.

B. Emotional intelligence can help an individual achieve high grades.
C. Emotional intelligence helps in understanding people and situations more objectively.
D. Emotional intelligence allows people to manage their emotions well.

_______5. Which situation is an example of a person with low emotional intelligence?

A. Zia felt sad after her pet passed away. After a week, she accepted the situation and learned
to move on
B. Sheena was unable to accept that her 2nd quarter grade in calculus is 86. She had always
expected her grades to be 90 and above.
C. Aldus got mad at his classmate. Instead of shouting at him, he went out of classroom. When
he was calm and composed, he talked to him.
D. Riza had misunderstanding with her mom. To address the issue, she talked to her in a calm
and respectful manner.
________6. Shawn Mendes exudes charm and confidence and is very sociable. Which of the following
concepts on mental health is related to Shawn’s personality?

A. Self- Actualization
B. Competence
C. Autonomy
D. Subjective well- being

_______7. Rica screamed when she saw a cockroach on the ground. This is an example.

A. Processing of information C. Hijacking of the amygdala

B. Managing emotions D. Hijacking of the neocortex

_______8. What part of the brain can take control of the amygdala and modulate its impulses and
Puts it on hold while it allows the processing of the information for a more rational and
effective response?

A. Amygdala C. Neocortex
B. Thalamus D. Visual cortex

_______9. What part of the brain keeps a memory bank of previous experiences based on emotions?

A. Amygdala C. Neocortex
B. Thalamus D. Visual cortex
_______10. It is defined as the belief in one’s capabilities to plan, organize and execute, a set of actions
that will produce the desired results

A. Self- concept C. Self- confidence

B. Self- efficacy D. Self-reliance

_______11. All emotions are in essence, impulses to act, the instant plan for handling life that evolution
has instilled in us. This is according to____________.

A. Salovey C. Mayer
B. Goleman D. Sperry

_______12. Kendra comforted her best friend when she learned that her best friend’s dog died.
Kendra new exactly how it feels to lose a pet dog. Kendra can________.

A. Do self-awareness C. Motivate oneself

B. Manage one’s emotions D. Recognize emotions in others

_______13. As Tina was taking a walk on her backyard, she saw a snake. She immediately run into her
house. This reaction was brought about by which phenomenon?
 A. Hijacking of the Amygdala C. Hijacking of the neocortex
B. Empathy D. Existentialism

_______14. Mayra has encountered many trials in her life, but she is able to establish and maintain her
balance and well-being in the face of adversity. This is an example of______.

A. Resistance C. Adaptability
B. Sympathy D. Resiliency

_______15. Trina just got married. She now lives with her husband in Barangay Tetuan while her parents
are living in their old house at Sta. Maria the newlyweds always visit Trina’s parents every
weekend. This scenario is example of____________.

A. Intergenerational C. Autonomy
Interdependence D. Self- efficacy
B. Generational co-dependence
_______16. A short term and temporary change in a person’s thoughts feelings or behavior that upsets
one’s well-being, interpersonal relationships, and productivity.

A. Mental Illness C. Cognitive disorder

B. Psychological Problem D. Mental Health Problem

_______17. When John is angry, he has the desire to get rid of this emotion or get out of the situation.
This seen as a sign that the______.

A. Neocortex is gaining some control over amygdala

B. Amygdala is gaining some control over neocortex
C. Neocortex is gaining some control over thalamus
D. Amygdala is gaining some control over the prefrontal cortex

_______18. To manage anger, a person cannot do the following EXCEPT_______.

A. Stop for a split second to assess the situation and manage one’s thoughts
B. Cool down by removing yourself from the situation
C. Doing something physical- walking, talking to someone, taking a deep breath
D. Running away from the problem/avoiding the problem

_______19. Jacky was insulted by her boss for her carelessness. This angered her so she slapped her
boss. Jacky lacks what domain of Emotional Intelligence?

A. Motivating oneself C. Managing emotions

B. Self-Awareness D. Recognizing emotions in others

_______20. Robin lost all his properties during Yolanda typhoon. Even though he is facing a great
difficulty in his life, he believes that he will rise again. What domain in emotional intelligence
is reflected in the statement?
 A. Motivating oneself
B. Recognizing emotions in others
C. Self-awareness
D. Handling Relationships

_______21. Kina blames her brother whenever she fails to do her household chores. She would always
complain that her brother keeps on disturbing her for the noise that he creates. This is an
example of the absence of________.

A. Self-Actualization C. Competence
B. Autonomy D. Subjective well- being

_______22. Emotional Intelligence is important as it directly affects which of the following?

A. Physical and mental heath C. Work Performance

B. Relationships D. All of the above

_______23. Gabriel just turned 17. However, he is very dependent on his mother, maid or tutor for
cleaning his room, ironing and laundry preparing his packed lunch and even his assignments.
This situation is an example of the lack of ______________.

A. Intergenerational interdependence C. Subjective well- being

B. Competence D. Autonomy

_______24. Which of the following is an example of Resiliency?

A. Ben started to budget his money so that it would last for two weeks
B. Gina would succumb to failing father than looking at the positive side of every challenge
C. Tristan understands her parents for filing for divorce. He believes that even though it hurts
divorce is better than seeing them always fighting.
D. A year has passed since they broke up but zayn still loves perrie

_______25. _______ is the most common Mental Health problem worldwide.

A. Anxiety C. Depression
B. Stress D. Schizophrenia
TEST II: MODIFIED TRUE OR FALSE (2 Point Each)
Directions: Write TRUE if the whole statement contains correct concepts. If the statement is
false, replace the underlined and bold word/s with the right one/s to make the statement true.

____________1. The capacity to recognize the emotions in other people is called motivation.
____________2. John Mayer first introduced the concept of emotional intelligence.
____________3. The capacity to recognize emotions in other people is called self-awareness.
____________4. Hope is the element present when one is fighting some overwhelming anxiety,
an optimist attitude, or depression.
____________5. One’s personal thoughts and feelings about one’s oerall state of being is
called perceived self-efficacy.
____________6. Resiliency the capacity to adjust changes necessary for one’s survival and
balance.
____________7. Anger triggered by something that endangers a person’s life or status or even
one’s balance
____________8. Autonomy is the capacity of self-direction and having clearly defined role
identity.
____________9. According to Goleman, the root cause of our capacity to empathize is
self- control.
____________10. The Theory of Self-Concept means that a person may exercise control over
his or her thoughts, beliefs and actions and that self-efficacy is the predictor of
behavior.
TEST IV: ENUMERATION (1 Point Each)
A. Give 5 domains of emotional intelligence.