Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Psychology

Chapter

Meeting Life Challenges

Question:

Revati is a very sincere student who was offered the post of the Head Girl. She took time to think and accepted the position. Her parents initially did not approve as they thought that it will be extremely challenging for her and can lead her to compromise with her academics. Revati, though had taken the responsibilities keeping all her objectives in mind. She figured out that she would have to make changes in her daily schedule to shoulder the added responsibilities.

On the day of the farewell she was a applauded by all in balancing out well. She shared that she was able to meet her goals with the support of her family especially when she felt low. Also she was regular with her evening walks which helped her to think clearly. Her ability of taking decisions firmly without being self conscious was a life lesson to her.

Revati felt confident and had a solid sense of her own identity which helped manage the demands of her increased responsibilities adequately.

Identify the type of support provided to Revati by her family?

Options:

Tangible

Informational

Social

Emotional

Correct Answer:

Emotional

Explanation:

The passage describes how Revati's family provided her with emotional support, which helped her to manage the demands of her increased responsibilities adequately. This support was manifested in the following ways:

  1. Belief in Revati's abilities: Revati's parents initially did not approve of her decision to take on the position of Head Girl, but they eventually came around to supporting her. This suggests that they believed in her abilities and trusted her to succeed.
  2. Encouragement and reassurance: When Revati felt low, her family was there to encourage and reassure her. This support helped her to maintain her confidence and motivation.
  3. Respect for Revati's decisions: Revati's family respected her decisions and did not try to micromanage her. This allowed her to take ownership of her responsibilities and develop her own sense of self-efficacy.

Emotional support is a crucial component of resilience, which is the ability to bounce back from adversity. When people have strong emotional support from their families, they are more likely to be able to cope with stress and setbacks. In Revati's case, her family's emotional support helped her to achieve her goals and develop a strong sense of self-confidence.