DISCIPLINES AND IDEAS IN SOCIAL SCIENCES

FINAL EXAMINATION
First Semester, Second Quarter, S.Y. 2019-2020
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DIRECTION: Read the questions carefully. Choose and encircle the letter of your correct answer.
STRICTLY NO ERASURES! (Any kind of erasure/s incurred will invalidate your answer)

1. It emphasizes that human behavior is influenced by definitions and meanings that are created and maintained.
a. symbolic Interactionism b. symbolic theory c. symbolic Interaction d. interactionalism
2. The term Symbolic Interaction is coined by______.
a. Howard Garner b. Hubert Blummer c. Herbert Blumer d. Herbert Spencer
3. Symbolic Interactionism are consists of these following characteristics, except
a. Response based on meaning b. human interaction c. use of symbols d. More on reaction
4. Mhel is trying to understand how people’s concept of beauty is affected by means of the things that they see in the media. What kind
of sociological perspective is she using?
a. Structural-Functionalism b. Conflict Theory c. Symbolic Interactionism d. Psychoanalysis
5. This refers to the relationship between the system and its environment. In order to survive, social systems must have some degree
of control over their environment.
a. Adaptation b. Goal attainment c. Integration d. Latency
6. It refers primarily to the ‘adjustment of conflict’. It is concerned with the coordination and mutual adjustment of the parts of the social
system.
a. Adaptation b. Goal attainment c. Integration d. Latency
7. This refers to the need for all societies to set goals towards which social activity is directed.
a. Adaptation b. Goal attainment c. Integration d. Latency
8. It refers to the ‘maintenance of the basic pattern of values, institutionalized in the society.
a. Adaptation b. Goal attainment c. Integration d. Latency
9. The part of our psyche which responds directly and immediately to basic urges, needs, and desires.
a. Superego b. Id c. Personality d. Ego
10. The part of our mind that engages in primary process thinking, which is primitive, illogical, irrational, and fantasy oriented.
a. Superego b. Id c. Personality d. Ego
11. The part of our unconsciousness that engages in secondary process thinking, which is rational, realistic, and orientated towards
problem-solving.
a. Superego b. Id c. Personality d. Ego
12. The part of the human mind that incorporates the values and morals of society which are learned from one's parents and others.
a. Superego b. Id c. Personality d. Ego
13. What will happen if an ego fails to use his reality principle?
a. Happiness b. Fulfilment c. Anxiety d. Sad
14. What will be the result if you violate the superego’s standard?
a. Guilt and anxiety b. Pleasure & happiness c. Alone & sad d. Aggressive & mad
15. It is the role of superego in someone’s personality.
a. Pleasure principle b. Reality principle c. Conscience principle d. Psychodynamics
16. In what way does Ego in psychoanalysis work in human unconsciousness?
a. Responsible in dealing reality b. mediates the demand c. moral standard d. Both a & b
17. In what manner does Id works in human mind?
a. Driving force of personality b. mediates the demand c. moral standard d. reality principle
18. Katherine is analyzing how young people especially men behave sexually based on their childhood experiences. What kind of
sociological perspective is she using?
a. Structural-Functionalism b. Conflict Theory c. Symbolic Interactionism d. Psychoanalysis
19. When the ego cannot manage or resolve the conflict between the id and superego, the person would use defense mechanisms (b)
The Id is the source of our personal drives and instinct (c) Wilhelm Wundt was the first person to include the unconscious mind in a
formal psychological theory. Which of these statements is/are NOT TRUE about Psychoanalysis?
a. a and b only b. a and c only c. b and c only d. c only
20. Ethel tries to understand the education system of the Philippines and how does it affect the growth of the economy of the country as
a whole. What kind of sociological perspective is she using?
a. Structural-Functionalism b. Conflict Theory c. Symbolic Interactionism d. Psychoanalysis
21. It is a theory which asserts that our lives are guided by social structure.
a. Structural-Functionalism b. Conflict Theory c. Symbolic Interactionism d. Functionalism
22. Natural Science – Chemistry; Social Science - ______________________
a. Biology b. Anatomy c. Society d. Physics
23. Which of the following is NOT an example of a social science?
a. Physics b. Anthropology c. Sociology d. Psychology
24. Saying po at opo to the elders is a sign of_______.
a. respect b. sympathy c. love d. care
25. These are included in the Filipino Core Values except one;
a. Pakikipagkapwa b. pakikisalamuha c. pakikitungo d. makasarili
TEST II. 26-30- Essay

In the video clip “Pobreng Mayaman” What are the qualities possess by Aling Eli?

TEST III. Under Pressure Instruction: Read the scenario below and answer the questions that follow using the
worksheet (Under Pressure) provided. Here is the scenario. (31-40)

RATIONAL CHOICE THEORY (HUMSS_DIS11-IVa-6)

You are on your way to an important job interview that is given only to shortlisted applicants which include you.
You have waited long for this job interview and prepared a lot for it. To miss the interview is to miss a very good chance
at a job opportunity that you have dreamed of since you were a kid. You are very excited and hopeful that you will get
hired. You are on your way to the job interview when suddenly you receive a call from your younger brother/sister
asking for your help. Your brother/sister seems confused and sounds unintelligible over the phone, and you are worried!
To add to your dilemma, your brother/sister is a person with disability (PWD).

Your questions: What will you do? Would you rush to your brother/sister and forget about the job interview? Or
would you ignore the distress call and proceed to the interview and pretend you never received the call? Or do you have
any options?

Processing Questions:
1. Share your output with your classmates. Did you make the same choice or decision? Why or why not?
2. How was the whole experience of assessing your options? Was it difficult? Was it easy?
3. Would you say that you applied rationality when making that final choice or decision?

TEST IV. ESSAY (41-45)

 What is the importance of using your Mother tongue in any discourse?

 What is the importance of using Filipino language in any discourse?

‘Man’s mind, once stretched by a new idea, never regains its original dimensions.’
–--Oliver Wendell Holmes—

Keep it up! You have a brighter future ahead of you! –Ms. Quiliope