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Test your mastery of the competencies. D. Were citizens of the United States
Choose the letter that corresponds to the
best answer. 5. In the decade of the 70’s , one clamor of
the activists who staged street
1. Which statement is TRUE of the pre- demonstration on the streets was “Down
Spanish Filipino government? with the oligarchs!”
What did they accuse government of as
A. The datu exercised all power of suggested by the underlined word?
government. Government was _________________.
B. Laws were formulated by a law making
body elected by the datu. A. A rule of the few rich
C. Laws were formulated by a law making B. A form of dictatorship
body elected by the community. C. Anti-poor
D. There was a court created by the datu to D. Elitist
hear complaints.
6. With the BatasangPambansa performing
2. What characteristic/s of government is legislative and executive powers in the
establish by the 1987 Constitution ? Marcos regime, which form of government
I. Presidential system of government with was implemented?
three branches
II. Parliamentary system of government A. Parliamentary
III. The three branches of government are B. Dictatorial
separate and independent of one C. Monarchial
another D. Presidential
IV. The three branches of government
have a check and balance over one 7. What form of government is
another characterized by the separation of powers?
A. I only
B. II only A. Parliamentary
C. II, III and IV B. Presidential
D. I, III , and IV C. Aristocracy
D. Monarchical
3. If our present government is a
democracy, where does power reside? 8. To which type of political system do we
belong?
A. In the Filipino People
B. In Congress A. Colonialism
C. In the President B. Totalitarianism
D. In the Supreme Court C. Democracy
D. Capitalism
4. In President Quezon’s time, the country
had the Philippine Commonwealth. What is 9. In which form of government does power
TRUE about Philippine Commonwealth? or authority reside in a few persons who
The Filipino people ________. govern for their interest?

A. Were fully independent A. Oligarchy


B. Were partially independent B. Monarchy
C. Were granted total freedom to course C. Democracy
their destiny only in matters of D. Parliamentary
education
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10. Which of the following represents the 15. In Which form of government are all
smallest sub-unit of government in the citizen treated as equals on certain
Philippines at present? dimensions such as religion , politics,
A. Purok economics, social status and culture?
B. Barangay
C. Sitio A. Totalitarianism
D. Zone B. Democracy
C. Socialism
11. The Philippine government is divided D. Egalitarianism
into three branches : executive , legislative
and judiciary. Which among the following 16. What human right is violated when one
doctrines best describes the model of opens a letter without permission from the
governance in the Philippines? addressee?

A. Tricameralism A. Right to privacy of communication


B. Separation of powers and correspondence
C. Emancipation of state B. Right to read the letter
D. Division of labor C. Right to open the envelope without
permission
12. The Philippine legislature is divided into D. Right to private affairs
two major bodies, the Senate and the
House of Representative. Which among 17. When an individual is imprisoned
the following best describes the division of without proper investigation what right is
the legislative body of the country? violated?

A. Bipartisanism A. Right to due process of law


B. Co-Legislative power B. Right to secure persons
C. Unicameralism C. Right to process paper
D. Bicameralism D. Right to protection

13. Which type of governance is 18. What law was passed by Philippine
characterized by a union of partially Congress in 1995 which affirms the total
self- governing states or region united integration of persons with disabilities into
by a central government ? the mainstream of society?

A. Federalism A. Republic Act No. 7277


B. Socialism B. Republic Act No. 7784
C. Democracy C. Republic Act No. 7722
D. Totalitariansm D. Republic Act No. 7776

14. In England, Queen Elizabeth acts as 19. Which is the best definition of inclusive
head of state. This country also has a education endorsed by DepEd?
parliament and a Prime Minister. Which
among the following best describes the A. It is flexible and individualized
form of government in this country ? support system for children and
youth with special education needs.
A. Absolute Monarchy B. It is a mandate to include all children
B. Constitutional Monarchy and youth in community activities.
C. Oligarchy C. It is a system to support children and
D. Aristocracy youth in exclusive schools.
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D. It is a special support for children and 22. What is the best indicator of “quality
youth who cannot attend school. education” as invoked in the Constitution?

Read the text below then answer item #20 A. Generation of reliable measurements
Inclusion is a basic right of every Filipino on dropout rate
child with special needs to education, B. Generation of reliable measurements
rehabilitation, support services, work on cohort Survival rate
training and employment opportunities, C. Generation of reliable measurements
community participation and independent of education outcomes
living . D. Generation of reliable measurements
on participation rate
20. To prepare teachers to handle
inclusive education what specialization 23. An individual has the right to file writ of
is offered in teacher education amparo before the investigation of an
institutions? administrative case filed against him/her.
What fundamental right is invoked by the
A. Special Education individual?
B. Special Course
C. Kindergarten Courses A. Right to life , liberty and security
D. Pre School Education B. Right to due process
C. Right to be defended by a public
Read the text below then answer items attorney
21- 22 . D. Right to self defense

Article XIV Section of the 1987 Philippine 24. What is the writ of habeas data?
Constitution mandates that the “State shall
protect and promote the right of all citizens A. Right to information privacy
to quality education at all levels and shall B. Right to accumulate data
take appropriate steps to make such C. Right to transmit data
educations accessible to all.” D. Right to search for private information

21. Which of the goals of EFA 2015 aims to 25. The Code of Ethics of Professional
achieve the above mentioned constitutional Teachers Provides that a“ Teacher has the
mandate? right and duty to determine the academic
A. Universal completion of full cycle of marks and the promotion of learners. What
basic education schooling with is the obligation of the teacher in relation to
satisfactory achievement levels by the aforementioned right as mandated in
all at every grade or year. the Education Act of 1982?
B. Universal completion of primary
education with satisfactory A. Refrain from making deductions in
achievement levels at every grade students’ scholastics ratings for
level. acts not of poor scholarship.
C. Universal completion of secondary B. Refrain from discriminating high and
education with satisfactory low achievers in the classes he/she
achievement levels at every year level. handles.
D. Universal elimination of drop outs and C. Refrain from inflecting corporal
repetition by all at every grade or year punishment and make it a basic for
including satisfactory achievement deductions in scholastic ratings
levels.
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D. Refrain from segrating the fast and everyone- rich or poor, lowly or powerful-
slow learners for convenience in rating without fear or favor?
them.
A. Rule of law
26. When a teacher is charged with an B. Rule of the majority
administrative case committed in the lawful C. Separation of Church and state
discharge of professional duties, what right D. Social justice
may the teacher invoke for her defense?
30. In connection with government
A. Right to receive compensation in the transactions involving public interest, which
duration of the case policy is adopted in the Constitution to
B. Right to be given the due process of assure the public of accountability and
law transparency?
C. Right to be defended by the
organization of teachers to which A. Full public disclosure
he/she is a member B. Balanced and healthful ecology
D. Right to be provided with free legal C. Private enterprise and incentives to
service by the appropriate office needed investments
D. Rural development and agrarian reform
27. What is the teacher’s accountability in
the achievement of quality education? 31. Filipino citizens have the power to
participate in the establishment or
A. Be accountable for the grading administration of government such as right
performance of learners to vote and be voted upon as an exercise
B. Be accountable for the effective of _____________.
attainment of specified learning
objectives and outcomes A. Political rights
C. Be accountable for reporting the B. Civil rights
performance of learners to parents C. Social rights
D. Be accountable for reporting the D. Economic rights
performance to the school head and
stakeholders. 32. Can the accused waive his right to
remain silent and to have competent and
28. Which is the overriding aim of the independent counsel?
constitutional mandate on social justice?
A. No, except in writing and in the
A. To bridge the gap between the rich presence of counsel
and the poor B. Yes, if there is no counsel offering his
B. To protect the squatter in the services
possession of the premises occupied C. No, it cannot be waived
by him because he is poor D. Yes, if he voluntary does so.
C. To authorize the taking of what is in
excess of one’s personal needs and 33. Which is right violated by wiretapping?
the giving it to another
D. To work for social equality A. Freedom of expression
B. The right of private property
29. Which principle states that no man in C. The right of privacy of
this country is above the law and that law communication
must be obeyed by all and applied to D. The right to information on matters of
public concerns
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34. Which act is a deprivation of life without requires my neighbor’s duty not to
due process? trespass the same.
A. Killing in self-defense B. I have freedom of speech but I see to
B. Salvaging it that I speak only what is true.
C. Imposition of the death penalty C. Suffrage is both a right and a duty.
D. Death resulting from illness D. I exercise my right in such a way that it
does not violate another person’s right.
35. Is land grabbing an act of deprivation of
property without due process? 40. Every right has a built in duty. Which of
A. Yes the following illustrates this
B. No CORRECTLY?
C. Yes, if the land grabber is rich
D. No, if the land grabber is landless A. I have the right to vote, and it is the
duty of the COMELEC to allow me to
36. Can you be arrested without warrant of vote.
arrest? B. My right to privacy requires my
A. No, if you are a minor neighbor to respect it.
B. No, if you are more than 60 years old C. I have the right to sell you my cellphone
C. Yes, if you were reported to have but it is your duty to pay for it.
committed a crime D. I have the right to drive my car but I
D. Yes, if you are in the act of must see it to that I obey traffic
committing a crime rules.

37. Can religious instruction be taught in 41. Can a person be imprisoned for debt?
public school?
I. Yes, if given free. A. No, if he can’t he pay the interest of his
II. Yes, if given outside class hours. debt.
III. Yes, only to those children whose B. Yes, if he has no property with which to
parents give their consent in writing. pay his debt.
C. No
A. I and III D. Yes, if he stubbornly refuses to pay.
B. II and III
C. I , II , and III 42. What does “presumption of innocence’’
D. III only mean in so far as human rights is
concerned ?
38. Can an accused avail of free legal A. A suspect is considered guilty until
assistance? proven otherwise
A. No, there is no such thing as free B. A suspect has the right remain silent
lunch. C. A suspect has the right to a legal
B. Yes, provided he is classified as counsel.
poor litigant by the court. D.A suspect remains innocent until
C. Yes , of the act committed is a minor proven guilty
offense.
D. No, if the offense is grave. 43. No person may be elected as President
of the Philippines unless he/she is a
39. My right is another man’s duty. Which _________.
one CORRECTLY illustrates this? A. Natural born citizen
B. Resident of the Philippines for at least
A. My right to my private property 2 years
C. At least 21 years old.
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D. Professional A. Supreme Court


B. Electoral Tribunal
44. Who does the canvassing of votes for C. COMELEC
President and Vice President in every D. Regional Trial Court
election?
A. Comelec and Chief Justice 50. How is the crime of rape classified?
B. Senate and Congress A. Heinous
C. Supreme Court and Congress B. Homicide
D. Joint Committee of Congress C. Slander
D. Malicious Mischief
45. All appropriations, revenue or tariff bills
shall originate exclusively from the 52. All Filipino citizens have the right to vote
__________. and to be voted upon as a government official.
A. Senate What is this constitutional right called?
B. SangguniangPanlalawigan A. Passive right to vote
C. House of Representatives B. Political Franchise
D. Department of Budget C. Suffrage
D. Electoral right
46. Which department has the authority to
make laws and to alter them when 53. Any individual has the right to question why
needed? he is being arrested, and to summon his
A. Executive accusers to court so that due process may be
B. Legislative performed. This right is embodied in which of
C. Judicial the following?
D. Administrative A. Reclusion perpetua
B. Res ipsa loquitur
47. A bill becomes a law even if not signed by C. Prison mayor
the President after ______ days. D. Habeas corpus
A. 60
B. 40 54. Which among the following represents the
C. 20 political process involved in amending or
D. 30 revising the Philippine Constitution to adapt to
the present Philippine situation?
48. Which refers to the act of the President to A. Constitutional Convention
stay the execution of a convict? B. Citizen’s assembly
A. Commutation C. Charter change
B. Amnesty D. Constitutional correction
C. Pardon
D. Reprieve 2. PHILIPPINE HISTORY
2. 1 Trace the history of the Philippines from
49. Who has the power to declare the pre-colonial to contemporary periods.
existence of a state of war? 2.2 Draw the implications of the historical
A. Chief Justice evolution of the Philippines to its present
B. President socio-political condition.
C. Senate President
D. Congress 55. Which is TRUE of the historical
development of the Philippines ?
50. A losing senatorial candidate my file a A. Its has never been an independent
protest against the winner. What body will nation.
assume jurisdiction over the case?
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B. It has been an independent nation ever D. It has two autonomous region – ARMM
since. and CAR.
C. It has evolved from a colony to a
fully independent nation. 61. Which is TRUE of the Philippines?
D. It has not achieved full independence A. It was colonized by two European
from the very beginning. colonial powers.
B. It has never been united as nation.
56. Which problem is common from the C. There have been attempts to change
presidency of Marcos, Aquino, Ramon, its government to a parliamentary
Estrada, Macapagal-Arroyo and Benigno form.
Aquino III? D. It is the only Christian country in Asia.
A. Social injustice
B. Peace and security 62. As a result of EDSA I, the Philippines
C. Poor governance _________.
D. Moral degeneration A. became known worldwide for its
People Power Revolution
57. Basically, the Philippine agrarian problem is B. changed its form of government to
a question of ____________. parliamentary
A. Land distribution C. saw the impeachment of Joseph
B. Nepotism and corruption Estrada as President
C. Graft and corruption D. intensified its participation in
D. Environmental degradation international affairs.

58.Every elected President of the Philippines 63. Which is TRUE of former –president
delivers SONA. What does SONA mean ? Corazon Aquino?
A. Speech of the Nation Assembly I. The first female president of the
B. Speech of the Nation Address Philippines.
C. State of the Nation Address II. The first female president in Asia.
D. State of the Nation Advocacy III. Describe as the “ Icon of democracy

59. Rizal founded the La Liga Filipina to A. I, II and III
___________. B. I and II
I. Unite the whole country C. I and III
II. Fight the violence and injustice D. I only
III. Revolt against the Spaniards
64. A year ago “Cha-Cha” and “con ass” were
A. I and III popular words in the Philippines. With which
B. II only were the words “Cha-Cha” and “con ass”
C. I and II associated ?
D. II and III A. Imposition of Martial law
B. Return to Dictatorial form of government
60. Which is TRUE of the Philippines ? C. Amendment of the Present
A. It was colonized by Spanish , Portugal, Constitution
America and Japan. E. Division between Senate and House of
B. It has been part of the world’s representatives
economy since the Spanish colonial
rule. 65. The Philippine revolts against Spanish, the
C. It is one of the least populated countries Philippine–American War, the Muslim rebellion,
of the world. the NPA, the MILF, and Abu Sayyaf movement
point to the reality of ____ in the Philippines.
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A. Multi-ethnicity B. Corregidor
B. Poverty C. Capas
C. Poor quality of education D. Manila
D. Insurgency
72. The Philippines objected to the advisory on
66. Which of the following was the first to travels to Mindanao by the Australian
happen? Government. What should government do?
A. Aguinaldo was captured
B. Aguinaldo declare Philippine A. Declare war against the country
independence B. File diplomatic protest
C. Guerilla warfare a us was initiated. C. Recall all nationals
D. The Philippines was ceded to the US D. Arrest their nationals
by the Treaty of Paris.
73. Foreign investors are discouraged in doing
67. With whom is the “Strong Republic” business in our country. To what condition/s
associated? can this be attributed?
A. Fidel V. Ramos I. Deteriorating peace and order
B. Joseph Estrada II. Poor technology
C. Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo III. High tariffs
D. Corazon Aquino IV. Poor standards
A. I and II
68. Which of the four pillars of education for the B. I, II and III
21st Century in the light of conflicts between C. II only
Israel and Palestine ? D. IV only
A. Learning to do
B. Learning to be 74. Who is the President who is known for his
C. Learning to live together “Filipino First Policy” and Austerity Program?
D. Learning to Know A. DiosdadoMacapagal
B. Carlos P. Garcia
69. Who is the general who said , “I shall return C. Manuel Roxas
!”? A Monument in his honor stands in D. Ramon Magsaysay
Corregidor by the Bay.
A. Wiliam H. Taft 75. Pre–Colonial Trade in Philippines was
B. Douglas McArthur prosperous. What system did they use for their
C. John Dewey business transactions?
D. Schurmann A. Money
B. Barter
70. In 1565 Legaspi concluded a blood C. Credit
compact with the chief of Bohol. Who is D. Banking
referred to?
A. Raja Sulayman 76. After Negritos, what was the second group
B. Sikatuna of people who migrated by sea to the
C. Lakandula Philippines?
D. Rajah Tupas A. Indonesians
B. Arabs
71. The Japanese successful invasion was C. Indians
climaxed by the surrender of the joint Filipino D. Malays
American forces on May 6, 1942. Where did
this happen? 77. Foreign influences are evident on most
A. Bataan aspects of Filipino culture including Philippine
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Languages. Form which Asian language do C. Claro M. Recto


these words come :alam, hukom, salamat? D. Eulogio Rodriguez
A. Malayo-Polynesian
B. Sanskrit 84. During the Spanish Era, who was the
C. Arabic revolutionary leader who waged a long war
D. Mandarin against the government because it did not
allow proper burial for his brother?
78. What is considered the earliest form of
writing in the Philippines ? A. MacarioSakay
A. Abakada B. Andres Bonifacio
B. Roman Alphabet C. Diego Silang
C. Alibata D. Francisco Dagohoy
D. Balitaw
85. The late president Ferdinand Marcos place
79. Who was the American president who the Philippines under Martial Law through
proclaimed the Benevolent Assimilation policy which of the following laws?
during the American colonial years of the
Philippines ? a. Article 6 Section 14 of the 1973
A. William Mckinley Constitution
B. Franklin Roosevelt b. R.A 274
C. Woodrow Wilson c. Proclamation 1081
D. Theodore Roosevelt d. KautusangTagapagpaganapBlg. 25
S.1974
80. Who first introduced the Islamic Religion to
the Philippines ? 86. What building was the only one left intact
A. Rajah Baguinda after the destruction of Intramuros during the
B. Idi Amin Battle of Manila?
C. Mukdum
a. Manila Post Office
D. Abu Bakr
b. San Agustin Church
c. Manila Cathedral
81. The following were aong the five ships
d. Quiapo Church
involved in Ferdinand Magellan’s voyage
EXCEPT _______________.
A. Concepcion 87. What was the first book published in the
B. Cartagena Philippines?
C. Trinidad a. Del Superior Goveirno
D. Victoria b. Doctrina Christiana
c. PasiongMahal
82. Who was among the last generals who d. BarlaameJosaphat
fought the Americans and established the so-
called “Tagalog Republic”? 88. The world of nation is suffering from
A. Gregorio delPilar recession and so
B. Miguel Malvar
C. MacarioSakay nations are experiencing the following
D. Manuel Tinio EXCEPT____________.

83. In Philippine History, who was known “The a. people are losing their jobs
Great Dissenter”? b. businesses are raking bigger profits
A. CamiloOsias c. there is a drop total spending
B. Manuel Roxas d. Production is slowing down
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93. While in the capitalist system, “to the


89. When one company controls the supply of strongest goes the spoil”, what happens in the
sugar, which term applies? cooperative system.
a. Monopoly a. All benefits are shared to the member’s
b. Inflation proportion to the shared capital.
c. Economic stability b. Goods are distributed among the
d. Equilibrium members but benefiting mostly the
policy-making body.
90. Tomatoes are off season and so price for c. Goods are distributed among the
tomatoes is up. Which law/ principle in members.
Economics explain it? d. Goods are distributed among the
members but elected and appointed
a. Substitution effect officials get more to compensate their
b. Law of cause and effect service.
c. Principle of marginal utility 94. The comprehensive Agrarian reform and
d. Law of supply and demand cooperatives are meant to ___________.
91. Which explains GNP? a. eradicate poverty in the country
b. bridge the gap between the rich and
a. The total value in pesos of goods the poor
and services produced during the c. to make all citizens equal
year d. to improve on the country’s literacy
b. The total value in pesos of goods rate
produced during the year 95. When parents decide to send their children
c. The total value in pesos of the services to private school and pay their tuition fee
produced during the year instead of sending them to the public school,
d. The total value in pesos of goods and they don’t get their share in the benefit derived
services produced for 2 quarters from the taxes they pay. This is a case of
__________.
92. How can the Comprehensive Agrarian
Reform Program bring about social equity a. social injustice
economic prosperity in the country? b. double jeopardy
c. double taxation
I. By distributing the agricultural d. social inequity
lands to landless farmers free of
charge 96. Which one CORRECTLY applies to
II. By transferring the ownership of Philippine foreign trade?
land to farmers for a value
III. By helping the affected landowners a. Philippine expenditure exports and
land compensation in viable earning from imports fluctuate.
business activities b. The Philippines spends less on imports
IV. By providing support services to than it earns from exports.
farmer-beneficiaries c. The Philippine expenditure on imports
is balanced with its earnings from
a. II, III, and IV exports.
b. I, II and IV d. The Philippines spends more on
c. I, II, and III imports than it earns from exports.
d. I, III and IV
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97. The ultimate objective of the D. Equality in taxation


Comprehensive Agrarian Reform is to
____________. 102. Which is an unlawful act of escaping from
payment of taxes?
a. ensure the cultivation of all idle lands
b. abolish share tenancy in favour of A. Evasion
lease tenancy B. Avoidance
c. distribute arable lands to landless C. Exemption
d. established owner-cultivated farms D. Shifting

103. Which is required of cooperative members


98. What is true of progressive system of for the operation of their cooperative?
taxation?
A. Share capital
a. The rate of tax increases as the B. Interest on share capital
income tax base or income bracket
increases. C. Net surplus
b. The tax is equal regardless of class D. Patronage refund
and place 104. The primary purpose of taxation is to
c. The rate of tax decreases as the _____.
income tax base increases.
d. The rate of tax increases as the A. raise revenue for the support of
income tax base decreases. government
B. reduce inequalities in wealth and
99. I rent out for P 10,000 per month my incomes
only building and lot to the Jesus is Lord C. fortify the government against invaders
Group uses it exclusively for religious D. make the country a leading
purposes. I am exempt from payments of
industrialized country in the world
________.
a. property tax
b. professional tax 105. Which is/are essential for the
c. income tax Comprehensive Agrarian Reform Program to
d. community tax truly succeed?
I. Granting the beneficiaries the right to
100. You are member of a cooperative which
sell the piece of land awarded to them
operates taxis tricycles and buses. Of which
type of a cooperative are you a member? II. Change of heart of the landlords and
lawmakers
a. Service cooperative III. Education of the beneficiaries
b. Multipurpose cooperative A. II and III
c. Marketing cooperative
B. I, II and III
d. Producers cooperative
C. II only
101. You have a property worth P 500, 000. D. III only
The tax is 1% he pays P5000. If his property is
worth P 1, 000,000 he pays P 10, 000. Which 106. Which is/ are TRUE of cooperatives and
does this illustrate? the Comprehensive Agrarian Reform?

A. Progressive taxation I. Intended to eliminate poverty in


B. Uniformity in taxation Philippine society
C. Equity in taxation
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II. Meant to alleviate poverty 111. One of the major functions of taxes is to
III. Are programs for empowerment finance real government expenditures. This
A. II and III function can simply be stated as to ______.
B. III only A. promote development
C. II only B. secure price stability
D. I and III C. raise revenues
D. raise national security
107. Which assumption underlies the
Comprehensive Agrarian Reform Program?
112. Which term refers the measures
A. People are more productive if they undertaken by the government which would
own what they cultivate. remove anything that hinders the entry of
foreign products, services and capital between
B. Our country has very few landed countries?
people and very many landlines.
C. The wealth of the country is A. Liberalization
concentrated in the lands of a few. B. Globalization
D. There is so much poverty in the C. Privatization
country because of overpopulation. D. Internalization

108. What does “capital” in economics refer to? 113. What do we call the sum of money
collected for our use of a road, bridge and
A. Investment and loss computed highway?
B. Outcome of a business transaction
A. Tax
C. Money/machines invested to
B. Assessment
transact business
C. Penalty
D. Profit and labor spent for the business
D. Toll
109. What results when the government
spends more than what it collects in the form of 114. Which term refers to duties payable on
taxes? goods, whether imported or exported?

A. Excessive allotment A. Assessment


B. Fiscal overspending B. Tariff
C. Fiscal deficit C. Subsidiary
D. Erroneous appropriations D. Revenue

110. What is the type of cooperative which 115. Which term refers to the social aspect of
promotes thrift among members and creates sex or to socially defined roles and
funds in order to be able to grant loans? expectations that are associated with sex?

A. Service A. Social differentiation


B. Producers B. Social class
C. Consumers C. Gender
D. Credit D. Cultural context
116. Among the developing Asian nations,
which of the following is widely promoted to be
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the better solution to poverty and B. Market participants act as if guided by an


unemployment? invisible hand to produce outcomes that
maximize social welfare.
A. Privatization C. The strength of a market system is that it
B. Urbanization tends to distribute resources evenly across
C. Industrialization consumers.
D. Importation D. Taxers help prices communicate costs and
benefits to producers and consumers.
117. Stagflation occurs when the economy
122. In a free-economy the allocation of
experiences _____.
resources is determined by _______.
A. rising prices and rising output
A. votes taken by consumers
B. rising prices and falling output B. central planning authority
C. falling prices and falling output C. consumer preferences
D. falling prices and rising output D. the level of profits of firms

118. Which among the following is an example 123. Trade-offs are required because wants
of transfer payment? are unlimited and resources are _________.

A. Profit C. Unemployment benefits A. economical C. scarce


B. Rent D. Government purchases B. unlimited D. marginal

119. Which among the following best describes 124. Raising taxes and increasing welfare
a recession? payments __________.

A. A fall in real GNP over two consecutive A. reduce market power


time periods. B. prove that there is such a thing as a free
B. An increase in real GNP from one period to lunch
the next. C. improve efficiency at the expense of equity
C. Nominal GNP declines from one period to D. improve equity at the expense of
the next. efficiency
D. No change in real GNP from one period to
the next. 125. The burden of a tax falls more heavily on
the sellers in a market when _________.
120. Gross Domestic Product is the sum of the
market value of the _____. A. both supply and demand are elastic
B. both supply and demand are inelastic
A. intermediate goods C. demand is inelastic and supply is elastic
B. final goods and services D. demand is elastic and supply is inelastic
C. manufactured goods
D. inferior goods and services 4. SOCIETY AND CULTURE WITH FAMILY
PLANNING
121. Which of the following statements is
TRUE about a market economy? 4.1 Apply basic concept, theories and
perspectives which relate to society, culture
A. With a large enough computer, center and family planning in life.
planners could guide production more 4.2 Recognize cultural elements that are
efficiently than markets. distinctly Filipino.
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PRACTICE TEST: Choose the letter that B. Presence of cultural differences


corresponds to the best answer. C. Prevalence of ethnocentrism
D. Prevalence of xenocentrism
126. Which situation is the BEST example of a
culture shock? 132. You have to take extra care when you
critique the work of a Filipino. Your negative
A. A native from New Zealand is so afraid of
comment may be mistaken to be attack against
the big crowd in malls and along the roads
his/her person. Upon which Filipino trait is this
during rush hours that he remarked “so
advice based?
many people!”
B. The Hippies’ rejected “The Establishment” in A. Extreme personalism
the 1960s and sported long hair. B. Adaptability
C. The Canadians use forks while the Filipinos C. “Sakop” mentality
use spoon and fork and sometimes their hands D. “Bayanihan” spirit
on eating.
D. TheAetas don’t like sardines but like sweet 133. The expression promdi connotes____.?
potatoes.
A. ethnocentrism C. favoritism
127. Under which group do the Sunday B. tenocentrism D. racial discrimination
churchgoers in a Cathedral fall?
134. Children learn how to open a coconut and
A. Secondary group C. Tertiary group other common chores in a coconut farm. In this
B. Primary group D. Elementary group instance culture is transmitted by ________.
128. Which does one portray when he thinks A. immersion C. enculturation
that what is foreign is best and that what is B. assimilation D. acculturation
local is inferior?
135. When a person shows the ability to
A. Xenocentrism C. Ethnocentrism understand and appreciate the similarities and
B. Relativism D. Favoritism differences in the customs, values, and beliefs
of one’s culture, he/she is said to ________.
129. Upon which is based the claim that there
is no single universal standard to be used to A. possess multicultural literacy
judge any culture-based? C. possess global awareness
B. sociocultural aware
A. Cultural relativism C. Cultural diversity
D. possess social literacy
B. Cultural shook D. Ethical relativism
136. Which of the following statements
130. You will be in good hands when your host
accurately reflects a strong “school culture?”
is a Filipino because one outstanding trait of
Filipinos is ____________.
A. Has definite organizational core values
A. hospitality C. industry B. Has a network rules of communication
B. thrift D. cleanliness C. Has informal rules of behavior
D. Has high standards of performance
131. The Philippines is dominantly a Christian
country in the Orient, yet according to survey it 137. What are considered major goals of
is on the top 5 as the most corrupt nation in multicultural education?
Asia. What does this point to in Philippine
Society? I. Catering to diversity of learners
II. Considering social class and ethic groups
A. Lack of cultural integration
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III. Providing equal opportunities to education C. He does not live only for himself.
IV. Helping individuals and groups survive D. He does not need other people.
despite differences in culture and beliefs.
143. Which is at the base of a triangle that
A. I, II, III, and IV C. II and II shapes us into what we are?
B. I, II, and IV D. III and IV
A. Environment C. Training
138. World history recorded that art became B. Heredity D. School attended
emotional and dramatic during the
Renaissance. What popular painting is part of 144. How do you describe a typical social
the “idyllic golden age” of art? structure which describes a pattern through
which relationships at work are ordered?
A. Mona Lisa by Da Vinci
B. Last Supper by Tintoretto A. Technological C. Capitalistic
C. Saint Teresa by Bernini B. Communistic D. Bureaucratic
D. The Calling of St. Matthew by Caravaggio
145. A society cannot exist without a
139. The cultural heritage of Southeast Asia government. Which word is synonymous with
has been designated by UNESCO as _______. government?

A. World Heritage Sites A. Domination C. Restraint


B. World Tourist Spots B. Authority D. Check-and-balance
C. World Cultural Heritage
D. World International Center 146. What does “nuclear family” consist of?

140. Teachers should be encouraged to teach A. Grandfathers and Grandmothers


folk knowledge because _____. B. Father, mother, sons and daughters
C. Sons, daughters and cousins
A. It is crucial in facing the basics of daily D. Sons, daughters and in-laws
living.
B. It is included in the National Achievement 147. What is the principal means through which
Test. culture is transmitted from generation to
C. It is mandate of Dep. Ed. generation?
D. It is keeping with curriculum change.
A. Community C. Family
141. What does a Professional Code of Ethics B. Church D. Language
prescribe for all?
148. Material culture refers to the tangible and
A. Moral standards and ethical behavior concrete objects produced by man. Which are
B. Rules and regulations in practicing the examples of material culture?
profession
C. Strict implementation of laws of the land A. Stone walls of Tasadays
D. Civic-mindedness and social consciousness B. Ceremonies of Ivatans
C. Sinulog celebrations
142. “Man is to be hailed as a social being.” D. Moriones festival
What does this line mean?
149. Which human need is considered basic?
A. He necessarily attends social events
B. He must introduce himself in social A. Pleasure C. Weather
gatherings. B. Security D. Order
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C. It alienates you from your peer


150. Which among the following represents a group.
detrimental aspect of Philippine culture and D. It improves your status.
society?
156. What is the underlying theory of the belief
A. Palabra de honor C. Amor propio that the DepED and other stakeholders
B. Delicadeza D. Ningas cogon should exert deliberate efforts to construct
a satisfying culture for education?
151. Which among the following pertains to the A. Cultural Revitalization Theory
passionate Filipino dance that makes use of a B. Utopian Theory
fan or handkerchief to illustrate a couple in C. Anarchistic Theory
romance? D. Revival Theory
A. Itik-itik C. El Bimbo 157. What committee was founded in 1978 to
B. Pandango D. Carińosa promote effective cooperation and
enhance solidarity among the peoples of
152. Which of the following best describes the ASEAN?
concept of society? A. Committee on Culture and
Information
A. A political entity
B. Committee on Regional Cooperation
B. the same as culture or nation
C. Committee on Culture and Art
C. Limited by geographical boundaries
D. Committee on Cultural Heritage
D. Organized interaction of people
sharing land and culture
158. Teachers should be encouraged to teach
folk knowledge because_____________.
153. The primary biological limitation of natural
A. it is mandate of DepEd.
family planning is that it is _________?
B. it is included in the National
A. expensive and very unreliable Achievement Test.
B. only suitable for females with C. it is crucial in facing the basics of
regular periods daily living.
C. cannot satisfy people sexual ages D. it is in keeping with curriculum
D. goes against the tenets of the change.
Catholic Church
159. If one agrees with Rizal on the best way to
154. Which of the following types of societies redeem our country, what should he do?
came first during societal evolution?
A. Work for quality education for all.
A. Horticultural B. Campaign for more foreign
B. Industrial investors.
C. Agricultural C. Attract tourists to come to the
D. Mass country.
D. Do the advocacy for health
155. In a sociological sense, earning a 1.0 programs to get the biggest share
Grade Weighted Average (GWA) makes you a in the national budget.
deviant because____________.
160. Based on his work “Sa
A. You only could have gotten that AkingMgaKababata”, would Rizal favor
GWA by cheating. the use of mother tongue in the early
B. A GWA of 1.0 is not a norm grades?
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A. Yes. D. gave incentives to home cottage


B. No. industries
C. He did not express it clearly.
D. Tes, but mixed with English. 165. In his “La Indolencia del Filipino”, Rizal’s
thinking was the rich natural resources of
161. How did Rizal’s Noli Me Tangere the Philippines and the favorable climates
contribute to the development of his were not a blessing after all for the
countrymen? Filipino. Which explains this?

A. It awakened them to the A. encouraged the “get-by” mentality


oppressive rule of Spain. B. led to disunity
B. It exposed to them the scandals of C. made the Filipinos compete against
the friars. one another
C. It taught to love their local language. D. enabled the Filipinos to earn college
D. It pictured for them the ideal Filipina. degrees

162. If they were to come back to life, who 166. “There are no tyrants where there are no
among the following would be the most slaves. “Which logically explains this?
vocal to speak against the country’s
foreign policy of close association with I. If the Filipinos were treated as
America? slave by the Spaniards it was
A. Claro M. Recto, Leon Ma. because they allowed themselves
Guerrero to be treated as such.
B. Claro M. Recto, Jose P. Laurel II. It was equally the fault of the
C. Leon Ma. Guerrero, Jr., Jose P. Filipinos why the Spaniards
Laurel treated them as slaves.
E. Jose P. Laurel, ElpidioQuirino III. The Spaniards were tyrants and so
they treated the Filipino as slaves.
163. Why was Melchora Aquino arrested and
exiled to Guam? Because she _______? A. I and II
B. I
A. supplied the Katipuneros with food C. III
and clothing D. II
B. fought side by side with the
Katipuneros 167. In what sense is the Filipino linked to a
C. openly disagreed with the bamboo?
encomenderos A. He is flexible
D. published an article against the B. He is sturdy
Spaniards C. He is ambitious
D. He is versatile
164. To stimulate the nation’s economy and
increase employment, former President 168. The Filipino’s indomitable spirits is shown
DiosdadoMacapagal ________. in his ____.

A. abolished government repressive A. Ability to survive


controls B. Utang-naloob
B. borrowed money from the World Bank C. Friendliness
C. standardized the salaries of D. Self-reliance
government employees
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168. The Filipino’s indomitable spirit is shown A. Devotion of a Filipina


in his _______. B. Deep sense of gratitude
A. Ability to survive C. Common sense of Filipinos
B. Utangnaloob D. Innate subversiveness
C. Friendliness
D. Self-reliance 174. In Rizal’s time, which among the following
were pressing issues in the Philippine society
169. On which Filipino trait does Gawad that were presented in the El Filibusterismo?
Kalinga build on?
I. Educational reform
A. Bayanihan spirit
II. Superstition masquerading as religion
B. Joy and humor
III. Abuses of friars
C. Adaptability
A. II and III
D. Extreme personalism
B. I, II and III
C. I and II
170. Out of used illustration boards, students
came up with a cute and functional bags for D. I and III
school childred. Which Filipino trait is
exhibited? 175. Which among the following is the main
theme of the El Filibusterismo?
A. Creativity
B. Adaptability A. Ideal means of achieving social
C. Pagkabayani reform
D. Family orientedness B. Rizal’s hope for a revolution
C. Curing the social cancer
171. To which trait are the organization and D. Abuses and indecency of friars
success of cooperatives in the country
attributed? 176. ApolinarioMabini was known as the
“sublime paralytic”. Which among the following
A. Pagsasamahansakabuhayan represents his most significant contribution to
B. Creativity the development of the Filipino nation?
C. Pakikisamasakapwa
D. Adaptability A. Peaceful social reform
B. Resilience despite affliction
172. Noli me Tangere was Jose Rizal’s first C. Revolutionarism
novel. Experts consider this work historically D. Freemasonry
significant because it was instrumental in
establishing which of the following? 177. Marcelo H. Del Pilar demonstrated a
militant and progressive outlook derived from
A. National identity the classic Enlightenment tradition of the
B. Fight against graft and corruption French philosophers and the scientific
C. Inciting the seeds of revolution empiricism of the European bourgeoisie. Which
D. Love for education of the following represents the tenets of his
ideology?
173. Which among the following is NOT a I. Truth
Filipino quality emphasized in the Noli Me II. Fairness
Tangere of Dr. Jose Rizal?
III. Impartiality
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B. It’s good that the NCEE was abolished


A. II and III because that would mean only those fit
B. I, II and III for college would go to college.
C. I and II C. The NCEE served as a measure to
D. I and II counteract the “diploma mill” mentality
of the Filipinos
178. Your honor, how can the persecution dare D. College education liberates the poor
try to send this poor, defenseless child to jail for from the bondage of poverty.
the murder of his father and mother? Have a 182. Which philosophical premise does NOT
heart! The boy is an orphan. Is this argument support scientific inquiry?
valid?
A. Reality is objective
A. No, this is a fallacy, an appeal to
B. Group awareness is an integral part
pity.
of knowledge
B. No, this is faulty reasoning.
C. Human perceptual systems correctly
C. Yes, nobody can disagree.
perceive reality.
D. No, this violates the rules of logic.
D. Rational explanations exist for real-
world phenomena.
179. “All the laws are the product of legislative
183. The expressionist painters at the turn of
activity.” “Newton discovered several products
the century tried to depict a state of mind rather
of legislatve activity.” Is this argument logical?
than to make a realistic copy of some object. In
A. No, the error is due to the equivocal other words, expressionist paintings ______.
use of the word “law” A. give the feeling rather than the
B. Yes, they are logical appearance of things
C. No, unless “laws” in the first premise is B. resemble camera snapshots
changed with “some laws”. C. are all about people
D. Partially logical. D. are all done in oils.
180. Let’s assume that universities will be 184. Those who have deep appreciation of the
required to offer education programs at the beautiful tend to ______ the good and the
graduate rather than at the undergraduate beautiful.
level. Based on this information, how should
you respond? A. preserve
B. discard
A. Improbable
C. spoil
B. Agree
D. hide
C. Disagree
185. Art and music are necessary ingredients
D. Neutral
to a child’s education. Which statement/s
supports the idea of this sentence?
181. One reason why the NCEE was abolished
was because it was anti-poor. Which I. Music and art intensify a child’s
explanation logically supports this reasoning? imagination
II. Music teaches discipline, team work,
A. Most of those who did not pass the
math and poetry through rhythm.
NCEE were graduates of deprived
III. Painting helps a kinesthetic learner
schools.
express abstract concepts in concrete
forms.
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A. I, II, III B. Wide social order – the family before


B. III only the individual
C. I and II C. More common good – public safety
D. I only before private gain
D. Higher law – inalienable rights vs.
186. Art and music are essential ingredients to alienable
a child’s education, yet ironically both subjects
are the first disciplines to be eliminated when 189. Your classmate had been sick and so had
budget is inadequate. In an effort of streamline been absent from class. To help him pass, you
school budget and teach only the basics, we allow him to copy your answer. Was allowing
usually reduce curriculum to a lifeless routine of him to copy your answer morally justified?
issues that lack color, shapes, sounds and
rhythm. What does the paragraph confirm? A. Yes. The end justifies the means.
B. No. The end does not justify the
I. The importance of the arts in the
education to children means.
II. The meaninglessness of school C. It depends on how sincere you were.
curriculum D. It depends on how much assistance
III. The insignificance of the arts in the you gave to your classmate.
school curriculum
A. I 190. A wife who loves her husband dearly
B. III becomes so jealous that in a moment of
C. II savage age, kills him. Is the wife morally
D. I and II responsible and why?
187. Is it moral to suppress workers’ right to A. No. Antecedent passion may
form unions in times of national emergency and completely destroy freedom and
why? consequently moral responsibility.
I. No. Suppression of rights will always B. Yes. She killed her husband simply
be a violation of human rights. because of jealousy.
II. Yes. The nation’s security takes C. It depends of the mental health of the
precedence over the rights of any wife.
private association D. It depends on the cause of the wife’s
III. Yes. Public safety must be thought of jealousy.
before private gain. 191. You failed the LET twice. You heard of
A. II and III someone processing fake professional
teachers’ license for failed LET examinees for a
B. II
fee of 50, 000. You approach her and got a
C. I fake license for a fee. Are you morally
D. III responsible?
188. In times of war, soldiers must be ready to
give up their lives in defense of the nation. A. No, while I know it is wrong, it is my
Which normative relationship applies in this only way to redeem myself.
case? B. Yes, but my desperate need for a
license will lessen my moral
A. Greater urgency – saving the living
responsibility.
before burying the dead
C. No, I’m not the only one doing it.
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D. Yes, I acted with full knowledge and D. We cannot say yes nor no; we don’t
consent. know what is inside the children’s mind
192. Who has greater moral responsibility and and heart.
why? The lazy master teacher who does not
teach well or the beginning teacher who is 195. A Boy Scout leaps into the sea to save a
groping while she teaches and so does not companion in danger of being drowned, though
teach well either. he may lose his life. Is he morally justified to
A. The master teacher, who is older and risk his life?
more experienced. A. No.
B. The master teacher, who is B. It depends on whether the Boy Scout
expected to have more knowledge can swim or not.
and freedom. C. Yes.
C. Cannot be determined, age and D. No, if the boy being drowned did it to
experience do not necessarily make commit suicide.
one more knowledgeable and free.
D. Both are equally morally responsible; 196. Which one goes with this principle: “The
they both professional teachers. end does not justify the means”
A. An objective evil act can never become
193. I happen to have unknowingly received
counterfeit money from someone. At the good in spite of the good motive.
earliest opportunity, I pass it on to someone B. An objectively good act may become
who is not aware. Am I morally responsible? morally evil because of a bad motive.
C. An indifferent act may become morally
A. No, you are only passing on to another
good or evil depending on the movie.
the burden that you unknowingly
D. Both are equally morally responsible;
received.
they are both professional teachers.
B. No, the counterfeit money did not
originally come from you.
197. I get P5, 000 pesos from the funds raised
C. Yes, your act is a perfect voluntary during Valentine’s Day without the knowledge
one. of committee and donate it to a foundation
D. Yes, you commit another wrong. serving a group of handicap. Is my act of
getting P 5,000 from the funds justified?
194. Can children who have not reached the A. Yes, the means justifies the end.
age of reason and have acquired foul language
B. Yes, the end justifies the means.
be held responsible?
C. No, the end does not justify the
A. No, the bad habit has been means.
contracted involuntary and D. Yes, if you intend to tell the committee
unintentionally. afterwards.
B. Yes, while they have not reached the
age of reason, they already have a 198. Which illustrates this principle:
sense of what if good and bad. “Circumstances may change a good or as
C. Yes, from their parents they have indifferent act into a punishable one”.
come to know that it is bad habit.
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A. Yes, the teacher, insulting a student is


worse than a student belittling a 202. When can we say that a person has
classmate. values?
B. To steal money from a poor classmate
A. Lives a life of integrity, sincerity and
is worse than to steal from a rich commitment.
classmate. B. Enjoys life of leisure and pleasure.
C. Slapping someone at a moment of C. Works towards self-aggrandizement.
rage is not as worse as slapping D. Lives a life of merriment in the company of
someone for thrill. others.
D. You sleep seated on a chair at the
203. What does the term “chiaroscuro” refer to?
back while you make your class
copy notes from the board. A. An exaggeratedly dark background and
light foreground creating the effect of
199. I don’t like to read the bulletin board, for I space.
suspect that the deadline for grades is posted B. Exaggerated shadows making colours more
there. Which type of ignorance do I possess? intense.
C. A dark-shaped pigment created from a
A. Affected ignorance mixture of water and egg yolk.
B. Vincible ignorance D. A style of brush work which created shading.
C. Invincible ignorance
D. Crass ignorance 204. What is the purpose of an underpainting?
A. It prevents the paint from seeping through
200. I pretend not to be able to play several the canvass.
musical instruments. I may get tied as an B. It helps date the painting.
instrumentalist of the Church choir. Which type C. To create a rough sketch directly on the
work surface.
of ignorance do I have?
D. It avoids over painting.
A. Invincible ignorance
B. Supine ignorance 205. What is a glaze?
C. Affected ignorance
A. Paint diluted with water.
D. Vincible ignorance B. A color diluted with white.
C. Paint diluted with olive oil.
201. Which illustrate/s this principle: D. Paint diluted with linseed oil.
“Antecedent passion may completely destroy
freedom and consequently moral 206. What a student can do differs from what
responsibility.” he will do. What does this prove?

A. A teacher harbors a grudge against a A. Motivation and ability always go together.


colleague and builds himself up to a state of B. Students of today are hardly motivated.
frenzy and strikes his colleague. C. Ability is the opposite of motivation.
B. A man broods over an insult received from D. Motivation differs from ability.
an enemy, goes drinking and finally attacks his
enemy. 207. You are often told: “Poverty is not a
C. A person in danger of being drowned hindrance to success.” What does this imply?
goes into panic and holds on to a
companion who also drowns. A. The “promdi” student does not succeed
D. B and C because of his/her origin.
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B. What a person becomes in life is a C. She is in her post-menopausal period.


product of his/her environment. D. She is a chain smoker.
C. A person is totally conditioned by his/her
environment. 212. What statement of human intelligence is
D. It is other people that hinder people CORRECT?
succeed. A. It consists of multiple intelligences.
B. It is reliably measured by a verbal test.
208. Pedro easily carried the television by C. It is verbal ability and abstract reasoning.
himself when his neighbor’s house was on fire. D. It is fixed at birth.
But when the fire was over, he could not bring it 213. Which idea contradicts the concept of free
back to the house alone. This is on account of will?
the hormone ________________.
A. pancreatin C. adrenalin A. Evolutionary theory
B. insulin D. ptyalin B. Creationism
C. Memetics
209. Stimulation is good for the brain. Which D. Biological determinism
action is a logical application for this?
214. Behavioral psychologist would probably
A. Train your child to obey orders blindly. say that _________________.
B. Retire early so you will be spared of the
challenges of work. A. Introspection is a useful way to study mental
C. Avoid giving challenging tasks to teenagers processes.
for they get easily discouraged. B. The mind is most important when analyzing
D. Give to children toys that they can behavior.
manipulate. C. We act based on rewards and
punishments received.
210. A biology teacher asked each one in the D. The unconscious stimulates our behavior.
class to introduce himself/herself using
biological concepts. Four students introduced 215. Which among the following are qualities of
themselves as follows: an authoritarian parent?
A. High level of both control and warmth.
I have XX chromosomes. B. High level of control, and a low level of
I have XY chromosomes. warmth.
I have so much testosterone in my blood C. Low level of both control and warmth
stream. D. Low level of control, and a high level of
I have much estrogen circulating within me. warmth.

What is true of the four students? 216. Individual who can find minute differences
A. Two are girls. between small objects possesses which of the
B. Two are “tomboys”. following?
C. Two are effeminate. A. A good long-term memory
D. The four have identity problems. B. A high difference threshold
C. A low difference threshold
211. A Biology teacher described herself D. A good short-term memory
biologically: “My estrogen level is decreasing
and I have signs of osteoporosis.” What is 217. The method of classical conditioning
TRUE of the biology teacher? begins with _______________.

A. She is a spinster. A. the conditioned stimulus and response


B. She is in her late adolescence.
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B. the unconditioned stimulus and conditioned


response
C. the unconditioned stimulus and
response

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