FILIPINO PSYCHOLOGY

1) It is a temporary and spontaneous but often recurring and unexplainable deviation from what is
normal for an individual, object, or event. To the extent that the deviation is considered temporary and
unexplainable, it is a state or behavior regarded as trivial and not necessitating any significant action. It
is a culturally accepted venue of tension reduction to the Filipino propensity for delayed and indirect
reactions to frustration and instigation to aggression. The concept referred to is:

b) Sumpong

2) The Filipino psychologist referred to in question #1 who also pioneered in the indigenous research
approach of pagtatanung-tanong is?

d) Rita Mataragnon

3) Except for one in the list below are disparaging descriptions of Filipino motivational characteristics:

d) diskarte

4) Identified as a key concept in understanding Filipino personality, Fr. Bulatao describes it as a painful
emotion arising from a relationship with an authority figure or with society, inhibiting self-assertion in a
situation which is perceived as dangerous to one's ego.

c) Hiya

5) In a study by Church, Katigbak and Castaneda on the "Conceptions of Good Psychological Health and

Personality Functioning of Filipino College Students: A Multi-method Investigation, from the list below
which method was not used:

a) questionnaire

b) interview

c) focused group discussion

d) rating

6) In the same study above (#5), several interpersonally-oriented categories rated high among the
respondents closely resemble to Lynch's "smooth interpersonal relations (SIR)" construct described as
important Filipino value. Among the list below which one does not belong to the group:
a) concern for others

b) interpersonal warmth

c) effective and enjoyable social relations

d) tolerance of individual

Filipino Made Tests

-  Filipino Work Values Scale (FWVS)

-  Panukat ng Katalinuhang Pilipino (PKP)
-  Filipino Work Personality Inventory (FWPI) 
-  Aggression Inventory Scale for Adolescents (AISA)

7. In the Code of Ethics for Philippine Psychologists, limits of confidentiality is discussed with
the  client when it is applied to which particular condition/s:
a) regulated laws
b) institutional rules
c) professional or scientiffic relationship
d) a minor client the  guardians/legal representative is informed

1) a & b
2) d 
3) c
4) all of the above

ans 4

8. In resolving ethical issues, the Code of Ethics for Philippine Psychologists allows for reporting
ethical violations

a) when there's a substantial harm it will be reported to authorities but it does not apply when an
intervention violates confidentiality rights of another psychologist

b) when there's a substantial harm it will be reported to authorities 

c) when an intervention violates confidentiality rights of another psychologist

d) when there's a potential but slight harm it should be reported to authorities even if the intervention
violates confidentiality rights of another psychologist

ans a

9. The Code of Ethics for Philippine Psychologists stipulates that in sharing research data for
verification data should not be withhold to competent professionals wanting to do verification and
reanalyze research results and claims of the published research, provided which of the following
should not be observed:
1) the researcher obtain prior written agreement for the use of data;
2) the researcher intends to use the data for other purposes not declared;
3) the researcher will be responsible for costs associated with the release of data; 
4) confidentiality of participants can be protected.

a) 4
b) 3
c)  2
d) 1

ans c

10. The Code of Ethics for Philippine Psychologists provides for grounds to disclose confidential
information  without consent as mandated/permitted by law:
a) when payments for psychological services are needed to be obtained from a paying
client for services as agreed (see also section VI)
b) when the client, psychologist, or others are needed to be protected from harm
c) appropriate professional consultations are needed to be obtained
d) professional services are needed to be provided

1) all of the obove

2) c
3) b
4) a

ans 4 - (it should be non-paying) 

11. Multiple Relationships are described in The Code of Ethics for Philippine Psychologists when
a) it impairs objectivity and competence
b) promises to enter into a future relationship with that client/patient or a person closely associated
with or related to that client/patient.
c) the psychologist is  advised to enter into such an arrangement only when it is unavoidable
d) the psychologist is in a relationship with a person closely associated with or related to the person
with whom the psychologist has the professional relationship

1) a 
2) b 
3) c 
4) a, b & d

ans 4

1. In this method, the researcher employs “groping,” or a mixture of feelings as well as

circumstances, to justify his intrusion into the life of his/her participants.
a. pakikiramdam c.pakapa-kapa
b. panunuluyan d. pagdadalaw-dalaw

ANSWER:
C. Pakapa-kapa. In this method, the researcher employs ‘groping’ or a mixture of feelings as well as
circumstances, to justify his intrusion into the life of his/her participants or kalahok. The term kapa
literally means ‘to grope in the dark.’

2. It is loosely translated as “shame” by most Western psychologists, it is actually “sense of

propriety.”
a. Pakikisama c. utang na loob
b. hiya d. amor-propio

ANSWER:
B or D. Amor-Propio. It is a special defense mechanism against severe interpersonal affront for the
attainment and enhancement of social acceptance. Every insult, slighting remark, or offensive
gesture does not arouse amor propio. The stimuli that trigger are only those that strike at the
individuals most highly valued attributes.
‘Hiya’ is loosely translated as ‘shame’ by most Western psychologist. Hiya is actually ‘a sense of
propriety.’

3. It means “togetherness”; it is the core construct of Filipino psychology.

a. Pagkatao c. persona
b. kapwa d. kasama

ANSWER: 
B. Kapwa. It means “togetherness” which is the core construct of Filipino Psychology. This core
value refers to one’s desire to be treated as an equl. On the other hand, pakikisama is a norm of
sakop as a person’s individuality to some extent becomes merged with those of others.

4. It means concurrent clashes with which the ability of the Filipino to undertake revolutions and
uprising against a common enemy.
a. bahala na c. pakikibaka
b. lakas ng loob d. bayanihan

ANSWER:
C. Pakikibaka. Literally means ‘concurrent clashes’ with which the ability of the Filipino to undertake
revolutions and uprisings against a common enemy. Pakikibaka, as an aspect of a kapwa-oriented
worldview, awakens the Filipino’s consciousness of present day realities and motivates him to be
one with the struggle to break away from the clutches of the neo-colonial setup.

5. It is associated with “self-esteem,” a special defense mechanism against severe interpersonal

unpleasantness which is sensitivity to personal affront.
a. amor propio c. euphemism
b. go-between d. hiya

ANSWER:
A or D. Amor-Propio. It is a special defense mechanism against severe interpersonal affront for the
attainment and enhancement of social acceptance. Every insult, slighting remark, or offensive
gesture does not arouse amor propio. The stimuli that trigger are only those that strike at the
individuals most highly valued attributes.
‘Hiya’ is loosely translated as ‘shame’ by most Western psychologist. Hiya is actually ‘a sense of
propriety.’