Health Education Paper 2 WASSCE (PC SECOND SERIES), 2020

Question 6

 

 

  1. Mention three attributes of emotional health.                                                          [3 marks]
  2. State three emotional problems of a child.                                                              [3 marks]

 

Observation

 

 

Majority of the candidates could not attempt the question. Poor articulation of points led to loss of
marks.

 

The expected answers are:

  • Attributes of Emotional health
  • self-acceptance
  • cordial relationship with others
  • ability to cope with problems
  • realization of one’s limitation
  • self confidence/optimistic
  • peace with self
  • good sense of humour
  • honest/responsible/trustworthy                                  

 

(b)             Emotional problems of a child

  • thumb / tongue/ lip sucking
  • prolonged crying /weeping/ temper/ tantrum
  • bed wetting/enuresis
  • depression
  • anxiety
  • mood swings