Question

In this part of the question paper there are 15 questions based on Decision Making. In each question there is given a situation. Read the given circumstances carefully and mark the option which is most appropriate action can be taken to the best of your knowledge. There is no penalty for the wrong answer to these 15 questions.
Q79. Anu has been a very bright student in the class but in the recent examination she has performed very poorly. She is even not behaving well in the class as well as with her friends. You come to know that she is going through a tragic phase as her father died in a car accident recently. The school principal has asked you to call her mother to inform about her poor performance. In such a situation what will you do?

• A. a) You will ask for re-evaluation of her answer sheet.
• B. b) You will tell her mother about the poor performance.
• C. c) You will tell her mother that Anu’s poor performance is due to the effect of her father’s demise and also counsel her how to help her child to cope with this trauma.
• D. d) You will do nothing.

Answer 1

The correct option is C c) You will tell her mother that Anu’s poor performance is due to the effect of her father’s demise and also counsel her how to help her child to cope with this trauma.

In such a situation, it advisable to inform the parent about the condition of the child and the reason that is causing disturbance to the child.