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The course aims to cause a basic awareness about the significance of soft skills in professional and inter-personal communications and facilitate an all-round development of personality. Hard or technical skills help securing a basic position in one’s life and career. But only soft skills can ensure a person retain it, climb further, reach a pinnacle, achieve excellence, and derive fulfilment and supreme joy. Soft skills comprise pleasant and appealing personality traits as self-confidence, positive attitude, emotional intelligence, social grace, flexibility, friendliness and effective communication skills.
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Developing Soft Skills and Personality NPTEL Week 3 Solutions
Q1. Nandita is an athlete who has the habit of consuming alcohol whenever she feels stressed. At the start of every month, she decides to quit but fails. She keeps postponing the decision, even though she feels miserable about it. What are some steps she can adopt to break this habit cycle?
a) Nandita can downplay or ignore the negative impact of alcohol consumption on her physical and mental well-being.
b) Nandita can surround herself with friends, family, or support groups who understand her struggle and provide encouragement that can help her stay accountable and motivated.
c) Nandita can fall into the trap of seeking instant solutions or relying on unproven methods to break the habit.
d) Nandita can continue to convince herself that quitting alcohol can be delayed, further perpetuating the habit cycle.
e) Nandita can set achievable goals with a shorter and more realistic time frame to track her progress, celebrating even small victories along the way.
f) Nandita can consult a therapist or addiction counselor who can provide guidance, support, and strategies to overcome the habit.
Answer: b), e), f)
Q2. Which among the following options are essential lessons from the story of “The Patient”?
a) Good and bad habits are formed by peer group influence and the environment.
b) Friends can only induce bad habits in a person.
c) Doctors can be the real culprits in developing bad habits in patients.
d) Money and status can determine whether a habit is good or bad.
e) Individual perception and belief are pertinent in retaining a good habit and changing a bad habit.
f) Repercussions of bad habits will decrease if shared with a friend.
Answer: a), e)
Q3. Antony is a social media influencer who portrays himself as a peace lover and makes videos about non-violence. In reality, he is abusive. Kartik, a fan of Antony, gets the opportunity to meet him at a restaurant but is surprised by how rudely Antony treats the staff. Kartik grasps the idea that having a different private personality is acceptable as long as Antony does not perpetuate these traits and habits publicly. Kartik eventually may develop this habit himself, and this shows the potential of social media in creating a facade. What are the messages that one can imbibe from this situation?
a) Failing to recognize the importance of aligning one’s actions and values in both private and public life promotes personal growth, integrity, and the development of positive habits.
b) Critically evaluating the personas presented on social media can help individuals make informed choices and avoid being influenced by deceptive facades.
c) Believing that it is acceptable to have different private and public personalities can lead to a lack of authenticity and unethical behavior.
d) Dismissing the influence of public figures and role models in shaping behavior undermines their impact on others and the potential for negative habits to be normalized.
e) Accepting the ability to have a different private personality as long as one maintains a positive public image regards the importance of integrity and the need to keep public and private lives separate.
f) Taking responsibility for one’s actions and continuously reflecting on personal behavior can lead to self-improvement and the formation of positive habits.
Answer: b), c), d), f)
Q4. Which among the following statements are true about habits?
a) They are behavioral responses to stimuli.
b) They are hereditary.
c) They are always easy to break or change.
d) They can be formed through repetition.
e) They are only related to physical actions, not thoughts or emotions.
f) They are always conscious and deliberate actions.
Answer: a), d)
Q5. Identify the statements that are TRUE with respect to habits.
a) Habits can be both beneficial and detrimental, depending on their nature and impact on one’s life.
b) Habits have no impact on an individual’s overall well-being, productivity, or success in life.
c) Habits can be consciously developed and modified through self-awareness and intentional effort.
d) Habits have the potential to be changed or replaced with new ones through focused intention and perseverance.
e) Genetic factors solely determine habits and cannot be influenced by personal choices or external circumstances.
f) All habits are inherently bad and must be completely eradicated for personal growth and improvement.
Answer: a), c), d)
Q6. Anu is an employee in a highly competitive industry where job security is a concern. She wants to secure her position and make herself indispensable to her organization. Which of the following actions would be effective in achieving her goal?
a) Constantly updating her skills and knowledge to stay relevant in her field.
b) Engaging in office politics and forming alliances to fight against deserving colleagues and secure her position.
c) Proactively seeking feedback and implementing constructive criticism to enhance her performance.
d) Resisting any changes or improvements suggested by her superiors to maintain the status quo.
e) Seeking job security through unethical practices or compromising her values.
f) Taking on additional responsibilities and projects even at the expense of her mental and physical well-being.
Answer: a), c)
Q7. Mahendra has a significantly large number of emails in his inbox, causing him to feel overwhelmed and anxious. In an attempt to improve his productivity and mental state, he decides to take action. Which of the following actions are likely to have a positive impact on Mahendra?
a) Mahendra randomly deletes a few emails from his inbox without reviewing their content.
b) Mahendra marks all emails in his inbox as unread for fun.
c) Mahendra spends a significant amount of time meticulously organizing his inbox into folders based on various criteria.
d) Mahendra ignores his inbox entirely and focuses on other tasks, hoping the problem will resolve itself.
e) Mahendra sets specific time slots throughout the day dedicated solely to managing his email.
f) Mahendra prints out all his emails but fails to read them.
Answer: c), e)
Q8. Identify the reasons why choosing to form good habits is a habit.
a) It enables individuals to make intentional choices and prioritize their well-being and success.
b) It is too challenging and unrealistic to maintain, as breaking bad habits is nearly impossible.
c) It fosters a sense of accountability and responsibility toward one’s goals and aspirations.
d) It restricts freedom and limits one’s ability to explore new experiences and opportunities.
e) It requires consistent practice and repetition to internalize the desired behavior.
f) It requires no effort or consistency, as good habits come naturally to individuals.
Answer: a), c), e)
Q9. Why is the regular consumption of teleserials discouraged?
a) They can be emotionally draining and stressful.
b) They promote addictive behavior and can consume a lot of viewer’s time.
c) They can negatively impact one’s mental health.
d) They can interfere with one’s personal growth and productivity.
e) They always provide complete closure and resolution, which can be mentally satisfying.
f) They are the most intellectually stimulating form of entertainment and contribute significantly to knowledge enhancement.
Answer: a), b), c), d)
Q10. Abhi and Sai are best friends. They spend a lot of time together and have a powerful influence over each other. Choose the sustainable methods through which they can contribute productively to each other’s habit formation.
a) They can provide constructive feedback and gentle reminders when either of them deviates from their desired habits, helping each other stay on track.
b) They can ridicule and mock each other’s attempts at forming new habits, creating a demotivating and unsupportive environment.
c) They can openly communicate their goals and aspirations, sharing insights, tips, and resources that can aid in forming habits.
d) They can compete with each other to see who can develop more habits, fostering an unhealthy sense of rivalry.
e) They can engage in healthy activities together, such as exercising, cooking nutritious meals, or practicing mindfulness, which can inspire and reinforce positive habits.
f) They can celebrate each other’s successes and milestones, creating a positive and encouraging environment that reinforces the formation of new habits.
Answer: a), c), e), f)
Q11. Satyavati has noticed some negative patterns in her life and wants to identify her bad habits to make positive changes. Which option can help Satyavati recognize her unhealthy habits?
a) Reflecting on her daily routines and behaviors to identify patterns that lead to negative outcomes.
b) Ignoring the negative consequences of her actions and continuing with her current habits.
c) Engaging in self-destructive behavior.
d) Blaming external factors or other people for her negative habits without taking personal responsibility.
e) Seeking validation from friends with similar unhealthy habits to justify her behaviors.
f) Comparing herself to others and dismissing her own bad habits as “not as bad” in comparison.
Answer: a)
Q12. Which of the following statements about dopamine is true?
a) It is not involved in motivation, goal-setting, or other non-addictive behaviors.
b) It cannot be influenced by external factors such as stress, drugs, and experiences.
c) It will function in the same way whether you use a good or bad habit to induce it.
d) It only affects the brain’s pleasure centers and does not impact other brain functions.
e) Its amount released is the same regardless of the behavior or activity that triggers it.
f) It is a hormone, not a neurotransmitter.
Answer: c)
Q13. Nebin is a professional who wants to optimize his productivity and achieve his goals effectively. Which of the following scenarios align with the principles that will lead him to success?
a) Nebin spends excessive time on tasks that are not aligned with his main goals, neglecting the important ones.
b) Nebin spends most of his time daydreaming and lacks a structured approach to achieving his goals.
c) Nebin keeps a clear priority list, regularly reassesses it, and adjusts his focus accordingly.
d) Nebin believes that investing time in non-essential activities will always lead to breakthroughs.
e) Nebin meticulously plans his day but fails to adapt or reprioritize when unexpected circumstances arise.
f) Nebin tends to take on too many tasks simultaneously, resulting in a lack of focus and suboptimal outcomes.
Answer: c)
Q14. Identify the quote attributed to Charles Noble from the following options.
a) “First we make our habits, then our habits make us.”
b) “Quality is not an act, it is a habit.”
c) “The chains of habit are too weak to be felt until they are too strong to be broken.”
d) “Character is a long-standing habit.”
e) “A nail is driven out by another nail; habit is overcome by habit.”
f) “Motivation is what gets you started. Habit is what keeps you going.”
Answer: a)
Q15. Rahul is working on a project and suddenly receives an urgent phone call requiring immediate attention. He has to leave the project incomplete and attend the call. Even while attending the call, he feels uneasy and disturbed. Which option best explains Rahul’s experience based on the Zeigarnik effect?
a) Rahul’s inability to focus on the project is due to a lack of interest.
b) Rahul’s interrupted task creates a sense of tension and mental preoccupation.
c) Rahul can quickly abandon the interrupted task and start a new one without any hesitation.
d) Rahul can easily forget the unfinished task, as whatever he is doing now is important.
e) Rahul is feeling disturbed because he is hungry.
f) Rahul hates attending calls.
Answer: b)
Q16. Arjun wants to develop a habit of practicing gratitude daily. He struggles to stay consistent with this habit. Which of the following options SHOULD NOT be practiced by him to reinforce gratitude in his life?
a) Keep a gratitude journal and write down three things he’s grateful for each day.
b) Express gratitude to others through thank-you notes or kind gestures.
c) Practice mindfulness and focus on appreciating the present moment and what it offers.
d) Surround himself with people who constantly complain.
e) Find silver linings in all situations and challenges.
f) Start each day with a positive affirmation related to gratitude.
Answer: d)
Q17. Identify the author of the following quotation: “Sometimes not getting what you want is a wonderful stroke of luck.”
a) Mother Teresa
b) The Dalai Lama
c) Walt Disney
d) Plato
e) Satyajit Ray
f) Rabindranath Tagore
Answer: b)
Q18. Midhuna has recently gone through a breakup and desires to forget her former partner. Identify the action she should AVOID to achieve a sense of completion and peace of mind.
a) Get rid of the things that remind her of her partner.
b) Think about all the good times they have had together.
c) Engage in activities she enjoys.
d) Spend time with friends.
e) Create a to-do list.
f) Travel to places she has never been before.
Answer: b)
Q19. Aneeta has the habit of leaving the dishes unwashed after using them. They have accumulated over time, inviting cockroaches and other pests. Which among the following options is NOT compromised here due to this bad habit of Aneeta?
a) Discipline
b) Personal Hygiene
c) Responsibility
d) Self-accountability
e) Apathy
f) Integrity
Answer: e)
Q20. Sudha has been struggling with anxiety and wants to develop a habit that promotes better mental health. What habit can Sudha cultivate to support his mental well-being?
a) Playing video games every day and watching an OTT series at night.
b) Engaging in excessive alcohol consumption as a means of temporarily escaping anxiety symptoms.
c) Isolating himself from social interactions and avoiding any form of human connection.
d) Establishing a consistent sleep routine and ensuring adequate rest.
e) Distracting himself from anxious thoughts by excessive engagement with social media or video games.
f) Neglecting self-care activities, such as proper nutrition and personal hygiene, due to anxiety-related difficulties.
Answer: d)
Q21. Jagannath is a driver who does not use a seatbelt while driving. He believes this is not a bad habit, as not doing anything does not fall under a habit. Jagannath is right.
a) True
b) False
Answer: b)
Q22. Dopamine is known as the motivation molecule.
a) True
b) False
Answer: a)
Q23. Shankar believes that powerful change in one’s life is possible only if you have enough money for it. Shankar has an accurate understanding of reality.
a) True
b) False
Answer: b)
Q24. Ameena and Farha are friends who also work together. Ameena is a disciplined person who believes that Farha’s actions can have no effect on her. Farha, however, believes that Ameena’s inclination towards maintaining good habits is useless and constantly makes fun of her for following a consistent plan in her life. Ameena and Farha have a healthy relationship.
a) True
b) False
Answer: b)
Q25. Beena is a therapist who has the habit of working long hours. She thinks it is permissible as she is helping other people to improve their mental health. This is wrong as Beena should practice self-awareness and take care of her health.
a) True
b) False
Answer: a)
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Q1. Which of the following statements are correct about habits?
a) A habit is a genetic quality.
b) Bad habits do not require great efforts to be formed or maintained.
c) One does not feel the need to hide one’s bad habits.
d) Bad habits cannot be easily perceived; they can remain hidden forever.
e) People with good habits cannot make friends.
f) Bad habits are reflected in one’s personality, attitude, health, etc.
Answer: b), f)
Q2. In the Father-Son story discussed in Lecture 13, one learnt that bad habits do not disappear by themselves. Which of the following quotes or statements can be read as the morals of the story?
a) A leopard doesn’t change his spots overnight.
b) Bad habits can enhance our growth.
c) Breaking bad habits is like training a dog, you got to be consistent.
d) Habit is a cable; we weave a thread of it each day, and at last we cannot break it.
e) Bad habits leave indelible marks.
f) Good habits cannot be developed after a certain age.
Answer: c), e)
Q3. Which of the following can be considered good habits?
a) Sleeping late at night
b) Eating untimely and heavy meals
c) Using time discreetly
d) Enjoying things in moderation
e) Excessive, addictive forms of pleasure
f) Cleaning your surroundings regularly
Answer: c), f)
Q4. Which of these people have unhealthy habits?
a) Suman
b) Dheeraj
c) Gaurav
d) Rajni
e) Manisha
f) Koyal
Answer: a), b), e), f)
Q5. What do we learn from the Doctor-Patient story discussed in Lecture 14?
a) Peer pressure and the environment play vital roles in the development of our habits.
b) Smoking is a good habit.
c) Every doctor influences his patients to smoke.
d) Habits of youth necessarily fade away as one grows old.
e) Habits of youth necessarily fade away as one grows old.
f) Bad habits have no effects on one’s health.
Answer: a), e)
Q6. “First we make our bad habits, then our bad habits make us.” This statement CANNOT be attributed to:
a) Samuel Beckett
b) Charles Noble
c) A. P. J. Abdul Kalam
d) Aristotle
e) William Golding
f) R. K. Narayan
Answer: a), c), d), e), f)
Q7. How can one counter the effect of Dopamine?
a) By accepting that sadness is a part of life
b) By using drugs that counter its effects
c) By engaging in self-hypnosis
d) By telling yourself that Dopamine is harmful for your health
e) By seeking medical help
f) By accepting that it is okay to be unhappy
Answer: a), f)
Q8. Which of the following are examples of the Zeigarnik Effect?
a) Sushmita binge-watches and completes every TV series she starts.
b) Farha leaves most of her tasks incomplete.
c) Joshi gets very anxious when any of the tasks on his to-do lists is left incomplete.
d) Raman is unable to sleep during the night.
e) Priyanshi finds it difficult to focus on one thing at a time.
f) Samantha unduly procrastinates studying during her exam time.
Answer: b), c), f)
Q9. Fill in the blanks in the following statement by William Shakespeare: “This above all: to thine ownself be ___(i)___, and it must follow, as the night the day, thou canst not then be ___(ii)___ to any man.”
a) (i) positive
b) (i) true
c) (i) loving
d) (ii) false
e) (ii) negative
f) (ii) hateful
Answer: b), d)
Q10. How can one break bad habits?
a) One should give in to the habit-chain loop.
b) One should realize that it cannot happen overnight.
c) One should try to replace the bad habit with a good one.
d) One should avoid procrastination and finish small tasks slowly.
e) One should always keep one’s brain occupied and loaded.
f) One should ignore one’s bad habits till they disappear on their own.
Answer: b), c), d)
Q11. Which of the following is NOT an element of the Habit Cycle?
a) Action/Reaction
b) Success/Failure
c) Stimulus/Thought
d) Reward/Punishment
e) Spontaneity/Planning
f) Spontaneity/Planning
Answer: e)
Q12. Consider the following and choose the correct option:
a) Both the Assumption and Reasoning are incorrect.
b) Assumption is correct, Reasoning is incorrect.
c) Assumption is incorrect, Reasoning is correct.
d) Assumption and Reasoning are unrelated.
e) Both the Assumption and Reasoning are correct.
f) Assumption and Reasoning are insufficient to derive a conclusion.
Answer: e)
Q13. Choose the correct statement about Dopamine-inducing drugs:
a) They cause low levels of activity.
b) Their withdrawal can cause ecstasy.
c) They motivate one to avoid unpleasant experiences.
d) They are not addictive.
e) They stimulate the production of adrenaline.
f) They are suitable for children of ages less than eighteen.
Answer: c)
Q14. Bluma Zeigranik was a/an:
a) American psychologist
b) German biologist
c) Russian chemist
d) American psychiatrist
e) Russian psychologist
f) German physicist
Answer: e)
Q15. How can one deal with an abrupt emotional break-up using the Zeigarnik Effect?
a) Starting a TV series to distract oneself
b) Burning old photos or deleting messages to give the relationship a symbolic completion
c) Not finishing any incomplete tasks
d) Staying busy by making to-do lists
e) Developing addiction for over-eating and excessive sleeping
f) The Zeigarnik Effect is useless in such cases
Answer: b)
Q16. What do “earworms” refer to?
a) Fungal infection in the ear
b) A song that keeps playing in one’s head
c) Physical pain in one’s ears
d) Dirt from one’s earphones
e) New medical technology used to treat ear infection
f) A new strain of Covid 19 virus that affects the ears first
Answer: b)
Q17. In “Conscious Living: The Key to Positive and Lasting Changes,” Sherry Stile suggests that:
a) It is impossible to break bad habits.
b) The Habit cycle is a myth.
c) One cannot thrive in changing times.
d) It is difficult to make sense of the Zeigarnik Effect.
e) One can not only survive life’s unexpected changes and transitions but also thrive.
f) Conscious living requires one to do yoga.
Answer: e)
Q18. Fill in the blank: “We are what we repeatedly do. ______, then, is not an act, but a habit.”
a) Life
b) Happiness
c) Excellence
d) Sadness
e) Sleep
f) Positivity
Answer: c)
Q19. According to the Mother-Son story discussed in Lecture 14; it is better to:
a) Support bad habits than abandoning your child.
b) Have bad habits than not have nay habit at all.
c) Nip the bad habit in the bud itself.
d) Let bad habits develop and expect them to go away by themselves.
e) Do what you are told than thinking for yourself.
f) Listen to your mother all your life.
Answer: c)
Q20. Developing good habits is very important. Why?
a) Good habits make your brain heavy and occupied.
b) Good habits make you overconfident.
c) Good habits and bad habits go hand in hand.
d) Good habits make you irreplaceable and indispensable.
e) Good habits can isolate you from the rest of the world.
f) Good habits disrupt your daily routine for the better.
Answer: d)
Q21. A habit is a behavioural response to stimuli.
a) True
b) False
Answer: a)
Q22. It is better to try and eliminate the Zeigarnik Effect rather than using it to inculcate good habits in order to reduce the risk.
a) True
b) False
Answer: a)
Q23. People’s inability to change their habits quickly depends on their level of self-awareness.
a) True
b) False
Answer: a)
Q24. Unfinished tasks use a lot of mental resources, and occupy and block premium mental space, causing distraction and reduced focus.
a) True
b) False
Answer: a)
Q25. Sigmund Freud believes that bad times in retrospect appear to be the worst of times.
a) True
b) False
Answer: b)
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