EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY AND TEACHING CHILDREN ABOUT HEALTH IN SOUTH AFRICA
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1. Which of the following statement is true with regard to a critical thinker.
A) A critical thinker does not like asking critical questions.
B) A critical thinker communicate effectively with others only when simple solutions and problems are sought
C) A critical thinker is open-minded and has the ability to recognise and assess assumptions, implications and
practical consequences
D) A critical thinker assess relevant information using abstractions to interpret ineffectively
2. Mike has a personal trainer and he is advised to have protein as the only source of energy. This is considered
to be a bad advice because:
A) Protein is an ideal source of energy for the body.
B) Glucose is the building block of proteins
C) The main function of protein is to provide energy.
D) Protein are not the main source of energy
3. _____________ is not part of the integumentary system.
A) Hair
B) Skin
C) Muscles
D) Nails
4. The gland that is believed to affect sleep is called:
A) Insomnia
B) Pineal gland
C) Hypothalamus
D) Thymus
5. Common causes of poisoning for 16-19 year olds does not include:
A) Insectides
B) Plants
C) Bites and stings
D) Cosmetics
6. Which of the following diseases are found to have a strong link with a sedimentary lifestyle.
A) Diabetes and coronary heart disease
B) Obesity and diabetes
C) Obesity and stroke
D) Stroke and coronary heart disease
7. Mary has a headache and a high fever. The teacher suspects it might be the onset of flu. Which of the
following stage might Mary’s flu be at?
A) Recovery
B) Incubation
C) Prodromal
D) Clinical
8. Sipho is at a school going age and off lately he has learnt how to dress himself and prepare his lunch box. He
however realises that he is unable to put together a certain puzzle and this makes him feel inadequate. According
to Erikson’s theory Sipho is at:
A) Stage III (initiative versus guilt)
B) Stage IV (Industry versus inferiority)
C) Stage V (identity versus role confusion)
D) Stage I ( autonomy versus doubt)
, 9. The first step in safeguarding that children are safe and protected is:
A) Telling the child’s parents
B) Education
C) Confidentiality
D) Recognising and reporting child abuse
10. You have been selected to give a talk to a group of young children on how they can assist in making more
land available for growing land. One way that will be quick in making land available for growing food will be to:
A) Cut trees
B) Consuming more foods made of sugar
C) Limit consumption of red meat
D) None of the above
11. A waste product of the process of metabolism is:
A) Carbon dioxide
B) Oxygen
C) Nitrogen
D) Lactic acid
12. Identify one factor that should not be applied when taking medication.
A) Stand or sit up straight when taking tablets
B) When capsules float, tilt your head slightly backward for easy swallowing.
C) Sip water to moisten your mouth before swallowing a tablet
D) Wash your hands thoroughly after using eye, nose or ear drops
13. An air pollutants that results in fatigue, dizziness, loss of consciousness and even the possibility of death is:
A) Asbestos
B) Nitrogen Oxide
C) Sulfur Oxide
D) Carbon Monoxide
14. Separation anxiety in children may be caused by:
A) Death of a relative or a pet
B) Having been locked in a closet
C) Abusive parents
D) None of the above
15. According to Kubler-Ross, ______________ is the last stage of grief when one is faced with death.
A) Denial
B) Bargaining
C) Acceptance
D) Anger
16. Mmapula has just finished reading a novel and cannot stop talking about it. She plans to read even more and
collect second-hand books for her siblings. Mmapula’s excitement can be explained as:
A) Eustress
B) Distress
C) Hyperactivity disorder
D) None of the above
17. Which of the following is related to drug dependence?
A) The person experiences a craving
B) Withdrawal from the drug produces psychological symptoms
C) Increasing tolerance of the drug
D) All of the above
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