First Preliminary Examination

Psych 101: Understanding the Self

Name: __________________________________________________________ Date:______________

General Instructions: Underline the letter together with the best answer. Strictly no erasures.

Part I. Multiple Choice.

1. The issue referring to the self which is predominantly a product of natural processes to which people are inherently
predisposed.

a. Nature b. Nurture c. Biological d. Social

2. The concept which refers to the total characteristics or qualities of a person both known and unknown to other.

a. identity b. self c. personality d. traits

3. It is a natural force which includes the physical and communal elements present in everyday surroundings, and are
invariably dealt with by individuals in a specific geographic region or area.

a. Social Factor b. Environmental Factor c. Hereditary Factor d. Person-volition factor

4. This factor covers not only the physical properties of the surroundings but also the larger society or community as
well as the expectations and norms operating in that particular locality or place.

a. Social Factor b. Environmental Factor c. Hereditary Factor d. Person-volition factor

5. It considers behavior as a function of the environment and internal attributes.

a. Psychology b. Behaviorism c. Psychoanalysis d. Humanistic e. Sociology

f. Anthropology g. Political Science h. Economics i. Social Cognitive

6. It is the study of human beings and their ancestors through time and space and in relation to physical character,
environmental and social relations and culture.

a. Psychology b. Behaviorism c. Psychoanalysis d. Humanistic e. Sociology

f. Anthropology g. Political Science h. Economics i. Neurophilosophy

7. One of the most prevalent issues on self which is studied structurally and functionally, from the molecular level to
the entirety of human physiological systems.

a. Nature b. Nurture c. Biological d. Social

8. . It is an individual patterns of thinking, feeling and behaving.

a. identity b. self c. personality d. traits

9. It refers to the inclination of a person to form and construct a specific identity that will set him apart from others.

a. Social Factor b. Environmental Factor c. Hereditary Factor d. Person-volition factor

10. This refers to the influences of significant people in one’s life.

a. Social Factor b. Environmental Factor c. Hereditary Factor d. Person-volition factor

11. It believes that every individual has the ability to reach self-actualization and transcendence and that each person
is inherently good or possesses something that is good.

a. Psychology b. Behaviorism c. Psychoanalysis d. Humanistic e. Sociology

f. Anthropology g. Political Science h. Economics i. Neurophilosophy

12. It is the study of the collective behavior of people within society and focuses on social problems encountered by
individuals.

a. Psychology b. Behaviorism c. Psychoanalysis d. Humanistic e. Sociology

f. Anthropology g. Political Science h. Economics i. Neurophilosophy

13. It contains the genetic code of the parents to be passed on to the offispring.

a. Heredity b. DNA c. Genes d. Genotype e. Phenotype f. Maturation

14. It refers to the specific information embedded within one’s genes.

a. Heredity b. DNA c. Genes d. Genotype e. Phenotype f. Maturation

15. It is considered as the crucial aspect of self which is one’s physical features.

a. Physical Self b. Sexual Self c. Copulation d. Sexual Choice

16. It consist of chunks of DNA which transfers the said DNA to the children.

a. Heredity b. DNA c. Genes d. Genotype e. Phenotype f. Maturation

17. It is concerned with the association of the brain and the mind, that people must first understand the brain, its
functions and wave activity.

a. Psychology b. Behaviorism c. Psychoanalysis d. Humanistic e. Sociology

f. Anthropology g. Political Science h. Economics i. Neurophilosophy

18. It maintains that the study of behavior should be made from an observable and measurable perspective.

a. Psychology b. Behaviorism c. Psychoanalysis d. Humanistic e. Sociology

f. Anthropology g. Political Science h. Economics i. Neurophilosophy

19. It deviates from the psychoanalytic framework as it focuses on the strengths and inherently good nature of
people, instead of the repressed desires of the unconscious in psychoanalysis.

a. Psychology b. Behaviorism c. Psychoanalysis d. Humanistic e. Sociology

f. Anthropology g. Political Science h. Economics i. Neurophilosophy

20. It draws its assumptions from the observed criticisms of psychoanalysis and behaviorism.

a. Psychology b. Behaviorism c. Psychoanalysis d. Humanistic e. Sociology

f. Anthropology g. Political Science h. Economics i. Neurophilosophy

21. This issue referring to the self which should be principally viewed as an outcome of various factors in the context
of one’s life.

a. Nature b. Nurture c. Biological d. Social

22. The result of the process by which the character and traits are integrated.

a. identity b. self c. personality d. traits

23. The concept which distinguishes or compares one from another.

a. identity b. self c. personality d. traits

24. It is considered as the nursery of human nature.

a. Social Factor b. Environmental Factor c. Hereditary Factor d. Person-volition factor

25. The factor which emanates from within the mentality of an individual, brought about by the aggregated social-life
experiences.

a. Social Factor b. Environmental Factor c. Hereditary Factor d. Person-volition factor

26. It is concerned with the participation of individuals in establishing a government and making political choices.

a. Psychology b. Behaviorism c. Psychoanalysis d. Humanistic e. Sociology

f. Anthropology g. Political Science h. Economics i. Neurophilosophy

27. It is defined as the transmission of the physical or mental traits from the parents to the offispring.
a. Heredity b. DNA c. Genes d. Genotype e. Phenotype f. Maturation

28. It is the physical expression of a particular unit.

a. Heredity b. DNA c. Genes d. Genotype e. Phenotype f. Maturation

29. It is known as the completion of growth of a genetic character within an organism or the unfolding of an
individual’s inherent traits or potential.

a. Heredity b. DNA c. Genes d. Genotype e. Phenotype f. Maturation

30. This refers to factors which contribute to one’s identity that already operate at the time of conception.

a. Social Factor b. Environmental Factor c. Hereditary Factor d. Person-volition factor

Part II (2 pts)

31. The following are the tips in taking care of yourself and your body, except:

a. Embracing a healthy lifestyle which is through to all people.

b. Being confident because it is the best make-up and results in an optimal physical well-being.

c. Maintaining proper hygiene by consistently following a hygiene regimen.

d. Healthy eating which involves the right amount and combination of food to ensure your health and sustenance.

32. Which of the following statement/s is/are correct?

I: Biological sex is one’s assignment upon birth and is dependent on physical features.

II: Gender is an identity that is learned and embraced by the individual.

a. Only Statement I

b. Only Statement II

c. Both Statements

d. Neither Statement

33. Which of the following statement/s is/are correct?

I: Rene who is a transgender remains a male as his gender for the rest of his life, regardless of his sex change.

II: Charice’s sex is determined at birth, regardless if she undergoes a sex change.

a. Only Statement I

b. Only Statement II

c. Both Statements

d. Neither Statement

34. The following entails a responsible sexual behavior, except:

a. Respect for one’s body and avoiding activities which undermine one’s worth.

b. Maturity in thoughts and deeds instead of being swept by one’s emotions.

c. Being guided by one’s personal beliefs and core values regardless if it’s morally impermissible or not.

d. Being future oriented as to the consequences that will come along the way.

35. The development of secondary sexual characteristics happens at what stage?

a. Middle Childhood b. Adolescence c. Young Adulthood d. Middle Adulthood

36. Charice who was born as female, was undergoing an identity crisis when she was still 7 years old. She noticed that
she don’t like wearing dresses and skirts, she wanted to wear manly styles even cut her hair short which makes her
more look like a guy. During her teenage, she noticed that she was fully attracted with girls and that she even entered
into a relationship with a girl for almost 4 years. When she reached 20, she started to claim and identify herself as a
lesbian.

What principle is involved when Charice was still 7 years old?

a. Biological Sex b. Sexual Orientation c. Gender Identity d. Expression

37. What principle is involved when Charice started her relationship with the same sex?

a. Biological Sex b. Sexual Orientation c. Gender Identity d. Expression

38. What principle is involved when Charice reached the age of 20?

a. Biological Sex b. Sexual Orientation c. Gender Identity d. Expression

39. What is Gender of Charice?

a. Female b. Homosexual c. Lesbian d. Transgender

40. The following statement/s is/are incorrect, except:

I: The society and community dictates the cultural beliefs and practices which influenced the human development.

II: The social self inevitably changes as one accommodates and eventually assimilates beliefs promoted by the society
as he or she thinks, appreciates and behaves according to standards set by micro and macrosystems.

a. Only Statement I

b. Only Statement II

c. Both Statements

d. Neither Statement

41. Atty. Five, was caught on cam fighting with the MMDA for allegedly violating the traffic rules. In the video, she
came out very aggressive as she was shouting throwing insults to the enforcers. The video spread all throughout the
social media. As a consequence, she was bashed by a lot of netizens. She even received death threats. Her son, Anton
was already affected of what was happening which made him introvert and anti-social. What bioecological system is
involved?

a. Microsystem b, Mesosystem c. Exosystem d. Macrosystem

e. Chronosystem

42. Amy who is a mother of four children went to City Hall of Cebu to ask for financial help for his son, Dodoy, in
financing his tuition fees as he cannot enroll if they cannot pay Dodoy’s previous unpaid tuition. Due to this situation,
Dodoy learned how to look for a job all by himself to sustain his studies. What principle is involved?

a. Microsystem b, Mesosystem c. Exosystem d. Macrosystem

e. Chronosystem

43. Due to the increasing poverty in the Philippines and the corruption that was never eradicated in the government,
Carl lose his hope in lifting the status of his family. So he decided to go abroad hoping to earn more money. What
principle is involved?

a. Microsystem b, Mesosystem c. Exosystem d. Macrosystem

e. Chronosystem

44. If you are working abroad, the people tend to think that you are already sleeping with a lot of cash and dollars,
and that when you come back here in the Philippines you are expected to give everyone a “pasalubong” or a balik-
bayan box. What principle is involved?

a. Microsystem b, Mesosystem c. Exosystem d. Macrosystem

e. Chronosystem

45. Which of the following statements is/are correct?

I: Individualism as an orientation focuses on one’s individual attributes and personal distinctiveness.

II: People who are individualistic are expected to be competitive and self- reliant.
III: The Philippine society is traditionally perceived to be collectivist and at the same time individualist because of
globalization and the influence of different nations in Asia having individualistic mindsets.

a. I and II

b. II and III

c. I and III

d. All of the above

46. The following statements are incorrect, except:

a. The “I” is manifested when one acts naturally for his or her own motivations taking into consideration the social
factors.

b. An example of “I” is when you know that there are people staring at you, you are likely to take note of what others
think about you but does not involve adaption at all of what is acceptable to them.

c. The “I” is known as the unsocialized self, and the “me” is the socialized self because what is important is how you
react to the awareness towards others.

d. “I” and “Me” are congruent.

47. Which statement is incorrect?

a. Social media is defined as the websites and applications that make it easier to create and share information, ideas
and interest.

b. Online disembodiment is a principle where a person establishes a different identity which would make it appear
online that he/she is that kind of person whom he/she desires to portray but in reality he/she is a different one.

c. The self is composed of identities which is ranked by importance.

d. Digital identity is defined as the identity a person claims in cyberspace.

48. The following are the suggestions in managing responsible online behavior, except:

a. Do not post or send anything that will embarrass you.

b. Do not hang out with the “wrong crown” online and offline.

c. Avoid posting statements when experiencing strong emotions.

d. Be lenient with oversharing, especially confidential information that may be used irresponsibly.

49. Ynna who is heartbroken, has been keeping her emotions since last 2 weeks because of the break-up of there 2
years relationship with her boyfriend. She has been silent with the issue. Failure to contain herself, she outburst in
the social media posting the version of her story and narrated how she felt with it. What principle is involved?

a. Online disembodiment b. Digital Identity c. Benign Disinhibition d. Toxic Disinhibition

50. Due to outburst of Ynna’s emotions, she was able to say rude comments about her boyfriend and the third-party
which caused there break-up. She even threaten her ex-boyfriend online that she will disclose all his dark secrets in
social media. What principle is involved?

a. Online disembodiment b. Digital Identity c. Benign Disinhibition d. Toxic Disinhibition

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