Building Self Confidence

 

Part A

Unit III

Chap 6

Building Self-confidence

Multiple Choice Questions

a.    What is self-confidence?

(i) Knowing ourselves well                           (ii) Staying happy with our performance

(iii) Having faith in our ability                       (iv) Having the ability to talk flawlessly

 

b.    Which of the following statements is correct about self-confidence?

(i) It is a belief that one can achieve success.

(ii) It can be attained and built on.

(iii) It does not remain the same in all situations and at all the times.

(iv) All of the above

 

c.    Which of the following factors helps in building self-confidence?

(i) Cultural factors                                     (ii) Physical factors

(iii) Both (i) and (ii)                                    (iv) None of these

 

d.    What makes us strong and determined?

(i) Events                                                    (ii) Experiences

(iii) Positive thinking                                (iv) Medicines

 

Short Answer Type Questions

Q1. Define self-confidence.

Ans. Self-confidence is the belief that one can achieve success and competence. It means having firm faith in our own capabilities and having a sense of reliance and certainty.

Q2. Enlist the factors that help in building self-confidence.

Ans. Social factors, cultural factors and physical factors are the factors that help in building self-confidence.

Q3. How can we build self-confidence?

Ans. We can build self-confidence by realizing our weaknesses and strengths and always focusing on our past achievements. Talking to the positive people and rewarding ourselves on our achievements will also strengthen our self-confidence.

Q4. What is self-acceptance?

Ans. Self-acceptance is accepting what we are. We may have some weaknesses and strengths also. If we accept them then that will not only help us to build our self-confidence but also will help us to improve ourselves.

Q5. What is the role of a family in building self-confidence among individuals?

Ans. Humans are a social being, we live with our family members. A family has a great role in building our self-confidence. Supporting and encouraging family members will always help us to boost our self-confidence. Good behaviour, positive talk and reward from family members will play a pivotal role in building our self-confidence.

Long answer Type Questions

Q1. What are the qualities of a self-confident person?

Ans. Self-confident persons are the hardworking persons who always have positive attitude towards themselves, towards people around them and any situations or events that they encounter. They are ambitious and always ready to pursue their goals. Self-confident persons always have great belief in their capabilities and competence; they are always committed to perform their part to accomplish the things as they are always focused on their goals

Q2. How physical factors such as our health, environment, appearance, etc., help in building self-confidence?

Ans. Physical factors such as our health, environment, appearance etc., play crucial role in building self-confidence. If we have a healthy body and healthy mind then we will remain energetic and self-satisfied that may boost our self-confidence.  A neat and clean surrounding makes us happy and instils positive thoughts in us which will ultimately help us to make us more confident. People with good appearance are also high with their self-confidence.

Q3. Discuss the role of culture and value system in building self-confidence.

Ans. Culture and value systems is responsible for passing down the belief and values from older generation to the younger generations. This shapes our behaviour, responses and approval/disapproval to certain things in the society. Which in turn help us in building our self-confidence. A culture where people are encourages, respected and supported will certainly help to boost the self-confidence of the people in the society. The essential values that we receive also help gain self-confidence.

 

Q4. Discuss how self-acceptance and thinking positively help in building our self-confidence?

Ans. Self-acceptance means accepting our weaknesses and strength. Knowing our weakness will help us to overcome them and recognizing our strength will guide us to utilize it for achieving our objectives. Positive thinking will help us to remain happy and cheerful. This all will ultimately make our self-confidence high.

 

 

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