Question

The developmental task related to skills and concepts for civic competence is applicable to the age group of:
1. 3 to 6 years
2. 5 to 12 years
3. 12 to 15 years
4. 12 to 18 years 

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 4 : 12 to 18 years 

Civic competence equips individuals to fully participate in civic life, based on knowledge of social and political concepts and structures and a commitment to active and democratic participation. People belonging to the age group of 12 to 18 years develop skills and concepts of civic competence.

• Civic Competence is a social skill that has a lot to do with our ability to participate in civic or social life.
• Civic Competence awakens attitudes, creating the inclination to help others, to respect, the inclination for justice, solidarity and to seak the common good.
• Developmental task related to skill and civic competence requires some personal maturity, some emotional maturity and intellectual maturity.
• The developmental task related to skills and concepts for civic competence is applicable to the age group of 12 to 18 years when an individual starts developing social, emotional and intellectual skills.
• Concepts for civic competence is particularly notable from the age group of 12 to 18 years as adolescents become more autonomous from their parents, spend more time with peers, and begin exploring romantic and social relationships.