Which statement about affective development is accurate?

• A. It concerns emotional maturity
• B. It concerns mathematical ability
• C. It concerns physical strength
• D. It concerns reaction time

Answer: (A)

Affective development is about growth in emotions, attitudes, values, motivation, and how students relate to others. In physical education, this shows up as emotional maturity—how a student handles competition, cooperates with teammates, shows respect, stays motivated to practice, and takes responsibility for their own and others’ safety. That focus on feelings, dispositions, and social behavior is what makes this statement accurate.

The other aspects mentioned—math ability, physical strength, and reaction time—are tied to cognitive and psychomotor skills, not affective growth, so they don’t describe affective development.