A school counsellor draws up a plan to foster positive self-esteem in Class 9 students. It has four parts: (i) accentuating positive life experiences to develop positive identity; (ii) ________; (iii) establishing a trustful communication; (iv) setting goals that are specific, measurable, achievable, relevant and time-bound. Which of the following best fills the blank?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → Providing opportunities for development of physical, social and vocational skills
Option (1) Early identification, treatment and care of students who are at risk — Incorrect. Early identification, treatment and care of people at risk is a WHO measure for preventing suicide. It deals with students already at risk.
Option (2) Providing opportunities for development of physical, social and vocational skills — Correct. Providing chances to build physical, social and vocational skills is one of the four approaches to foster positive self-esteem. New skills let students see what they can do, which builds their sense of worth.
Option (3) Comprehending the circumstances leading to the students' behaviour — Incorrect. Comprehending the circumstances behind a behaviour is a step in handling suicidal behaviour. It comes between identifying vulnerability and planning interventions.
Option (4) Improving referral and management of the students' behaviour — Incorrect. Improving referral and management of behaviour is a way of preventing suicide once a student is identified.
NCERT (2026-27): “Bipolar and Related Disorders … “• accentuating positive life experiences to develop positive identity. This increases confidence in self.” “• providing opportunities for development of physical, social and vocational skills.” “• establishing a trustful communication.” “• goals for the students should be specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, to be completed within a relevant time frame.” |