Chapter 17
What is a baby referred to inside a mother’s womb ?
Zypgote
In which parenting style do parents involve their children in decision making?
Democratic
Malini should not play outdoor games during menstruation. true or false.
False
What does a newborn baby look like? Give any four characteristics
Its body is covered with a white cheesy substance .
It has fine hair on its body.
It has an umbilical cord.
It has wrinkled skin
List any four life skills that can promote healthy relationship in a team.
Clear understanding of one’s duties and responsibilities
Feeling of empathy towards team members
Being sensitive to the other person’s needs
Effective verbal and non verbal communication
Showing genuine concern and love for others
Extending help to others whenever necessary
Being discreet andon-interfering in others’ affairs
What four physical changes take place only in boys during adolescence?
Broadening of shoulders
Deepening of voice
Development of facial hair
Nocturnal emission
Name the diseases that can be prevented by taking the D.P.T vaccination. When is the first dose of D.P.T vaccination given?
The diseases that can be prevented by taking the D.P. T vaccinations are Diphtheria, Pertussis and Tetanus . The first dose of D.P.T is given at 6 weeks
What are the characteristics of a permissive disciplining style of parenting ?
Parents are uninvolved with their children.
Parents give the children total independence.
Children have no self control and lack social skills.
Children are unable to get along with others.
Sumant, an adolescent boy loses his temper very easily and fights with his classmates. Give him Three suggestions to control his anger.
He needs to recognize his anger signals and accept that he is angry.
Try to divert himself or do something constructive to calm himself down
Ex - exercise, leave the scene, listen to music, count upto 10.
3. Take help from a trusted friend.
Mrs. Sharma’s daughter-in-law is pregnant. Which four important things should she keep in mind to ensure a healthy baby ?
Regular Medical check ups
Good Nutrition
Exercise and rest
Her emotional state.
Which is better- discipline style Autocratic or Democratic. Why ?
Democratic disciplining style is better than Autocratic for the following reasons.
In Democratic disciplining style -
Parents are warm and open towards their children
Children are allowed to be independent but under the control of the parent.
Children of such parents are socially mature , have self control and are self confident.
In Autocratic disciplining style-
Parents lay restrictions and punishments on children.
Children become anxious ,lack self confidence, and fail to initiate activities.
Children of such parents have poor communication skills and become rebellious later.
Mention any four main physical changes that take place in adolescent girls .
Growth of breasts
Broadening of hips
Menstruation
Growth of pubic hair
What do you understand about 'pre-natal development' and ‘embryo’ ?
Prenatal development- A foetus remains in the mother’s womb for about nine months. This is called the prenatal period ( or pregnancy) which begins with conception and ends with birth.
Pregnancy can be divided into three trimesters:- 1st trimester of pregnancy (0 to 3 months in the uterus), 2nd trimester of pregnancy ( 3 to 6 months in the uterus ) , 3rd trimester of pregnancy ( 6 to 9 months in the uterus ).
Embryo - The zygote attaches to the wall of the uterus, further growth and development makes it an embryo. The embryo;s life support system is the amniotic fluid, placenta and umbilical cord. Heart and lungs are formed , Circulatory system starts functioning. Reproductive organs develop. The embryo starts looking human
What do you think are the reasons for the breakdown of the joint family system in our society? Give any 3 reasons.
Industrialization - Earlier people did agriculture which encouraged the joint family . When income from agriculture was not enough, people moved to cities in search of better jobs. As the rural youth got better education they moved to cities for better paid jobs. This migration led to the breakdown of the traditional joint family.
Large size- When the size of the joint family became unmanageable, some sons moved out of the joint family and started living in nuclear families.
Education and employment of women- As women got better educated, they started taking up jobs outside the home. They became more confident and enterprising. This also led to the breakdown of the joint family
What do you understand about self concept and self esteem?
Self concept
means the way in which you see your strengths and weaknesses.
Self concept is low when you see only your weaknesses and it is high when you look at your strengths.
Success is the key factor in building a positive self concept.
Self esteem
is a personal judgment of abilities.
Positive self concept leads to positive self esteem.
If you have a high self esteem, then you have more belief in your abilities.