Filipino Psychology

Assignments and Quizzes

Assignment 1
IDENTIFICATION OF CONCEPTS. Your first assignment is an opportunity for you to
demonstrate the new knowledge you have gained in studying the portion of this module. You
have to read and analyze the following statements and identify which category they belong.
Reviewing what you have learned, you have to select SP if a statement pertains to Sikolohiyang
Pilipino(Filipino Psychology), SSP if a statement is related to Sikolohiya sa Pilipinas (psychology
in thePhilippines), and SNMPif a statement reflects Sikolohiya ng mga Pilipino (Psychology of
Filipinos).

SP
1. Indigenous knowledge rooted in the Filipino’s ethnic heritage. Answer
2. Annual Convention of Psychological Association of the Philippines (PAP).Answer
SSP

3. Based on the assessments of historical and socio-cultural realities. Answer

SP
4. Development of knowledge on psychological nature of the Filipinos. Answer
SNMP

SP
5. Development of psychology as both science and art.Answer
SP
6. Emphasis on social awareness and involvement. Answer
SP
7. Psychology of language and culture. Answer
8. Congress passed law to regulate the practice of Psychology in the
SSP
Philippines. Answer
9. Applies field methods that are culturally appropriate such as looking around
(pagmamasid), feeling one’s way around (pakikiramdam), deeper involvement in
activities (pakikisangkot), and shared inner perception (pakikiramdam). Answer
SP

SNMP
10. Theories on Filipino personalities. Answer
11. Philippine Journal of Psychology published 10 volumes of research and studies
SSP
related to indigenous concept of Psychology. Answer
12. It is against a psychology that perpetuates the colonial mind of the
SP
Filipinos. Answer
SP
13. Based on Filipino’s true thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. Answer
14. The UP Department of Psychology offers Master in Clinical Psychology.Answer
SSP
15. Emphasis on the collective experience of people w/ common bond of
SP
history Answer

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Quiz 1
Which of the following can you apply Sikolohiyang Pilipino?
Select one:
a. understanding national identity, culture, and ethnic diversity
b. behavior of an individual in an organization
c. determining mental disorders
d. formulation of degree programs in Psychology
Identify which of the following is NOT a true statement:
Select one:
a. Sikolohiya ng mga Pilipino (psychology of the Filipinos) refers to theorizing about the
psychological nature of the Filipinos, whether from a local or a foreign perspective.
b. Sikolohiyang Pilipino extracts from various traditional indigenous customs like for instance
babaylan or katalonan therapeutic approaches and apply concepts from religio-political
movements.
c. Sikolohiyang Pilipino is developed not only to serve the universal validity of psychological
science but also to serve the welfare of humanity.
d. Sikolohiyang Pilipino is amenable to application of theories and methods found and developed
by more advanced countries to developing countries like the Philippines.
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It provides the avenue for understanding, identification, and rediscovery of indigenous theories,
concepts, and methods which embodies the true psychology of Filipino people.
Select one:
a. Local language
b. Sikolohiyang Pilipino
c. Liberation psychology
d. Community/rural psychology
Sikolohiyang Pilipino was born out of protest against any school of thought that caters colonial
mentality to the Filipino people. This concept is known as:
Select one:
a. Community/rural psychology
b. Social psychology
c. Liberation psychology
d. Political psychology
Which of the following DOES NOT show Sikolohiyang Pilipino's primary area of protest?
Select one:
a. against a psychology used for the exploitation of the masses
b. against the use of multi-methods in determining Filipino values
c. against a psychology that perpetuates colonial status of Filipino mind
d. against the imposition to a Third World country of psychologies developed through foreign
approach
Sikolohiyang Pilipino gives much value to individual experience.
Select one:
True
False
Sikolohiyang Pilipino is comparable to the term "person in the house" in the sense that it gives
emphasis on indigenization of psychology from the perspective of Filipino.
Select one:
True
False
Read carefully through the paragraph below, and decide which of the options is correct:"As far as
its position on the science-humanism issue is concerned, Sikolohiyang Pilipino accepts to
concede that the differences in the orientation of science and humanism are irreconcilable.
Sikolohiyang Pilipino utilizes scientific methodology in the study of psychological phenomena.
However, it goes beyond the cold and impartial methods employed by science in the belief that
science is only means to a more fundamental end which is to serve the welfare of man."
Select one:
a. Replace "irreconcilable" with the word "compatible"
b. Replace "utilizes" with the word "neglects"
c. Replace "accepts" with the word "refuses"
d. Replace "employed" with the word "adopted"
The notion that the indigenous movement draws its roots from the ideals and aspirations of
liberalists' propaganda movement elicits favorable views among different sectors.
Select one:
True
False
Sikolohiyang Pilipino is both an art and science.
Select one:
True
False

Assignment 2
IDENTIFICATION. Your assignment in this second module is to identify the four lines of filiations
of the Philippine Psychology. You have to read and analyze the following statements and identify
which among the four filiations it is referring to. Reviewing what you have learned, you have to
choose ASP if a statement pertains to Academic-Scientific Psychology, APP if a statement is
related to Academic-Philosophical Psychology, EP if a statement is describing an Ethnic
Psychology, and PMS if a statement reflects Psycho-Medical System.
 ASP
1. Wilhelm Wundt’s psychological thought. Answer

PMS
2. Beliefs in a Catalonan by people in towns. Answer

EP
3. Psychological theory that culled from language and literature. Answer

EP
4. Indigenous techniques or as affected by Christianity or Islam. Answer

APP
5. Thomistic philosophy and psychology. Answer

ASP
6. Entry of western psychology in the UP and other universities. Answer

PMS
7. Messianic movement. Answer

APP
8. Study of psychology as an aspect of philosophy. Answer

EP
9. System worked out by Filipinos based on indigenous elements. Answer

APP
10. Writings of monks and preachers as basis for psychological thoughts. Answer
Quiz 2

Even before the spread of Christianity in the Philippines, religion or belied in a supreme being is
already a praxis.
Select one:
True
False
Under the Revolutionary leadership of Diego Siland and his successors, Boholanos experienced
the longest periods of local sovereingty blessed with the Filipino oriented justice, equalitym and
liberty.
Select one:
True
False
The establishment of higher educational system at the University of Sto. Tomas caused the
emergence of the second line of filiation known as academic-philosophical psychology.
Select one:
True
False
Early praxis of Filipino psychology are traditionally held by early priestesses. They are known as
babaylan in Northern Philippines.
Select one:
True
False
One of the basal of Filipino psychology are the inherited customs of the Filipino that are handed
from one generation to other generation such as the beliefs and practices on gods and those that
are related to interpersonal relationships.
Select one:
True
False
Psycho-Medical system Messianic movement
Answer 1
Babaylan Tamblot
Answer 2
Academic-Philosophical Thomistic philosophy
Answer 3
Miguel Lopez de Legaspi Spanish colonizer
Answer 4
Andres de Urdaneta navigator
Answer 5
Zeus Salazar Filipino ethnologist
Answer 6
Anitism ancestral god
Answer 7
Ethnic psychology indigenous psychology
Answer 8
Academic-scientific pragmatist - behaviorist
Answer 9
Catalonan Shaman
Answer 10
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Assignment 3

LOOSEFAB OMDINOG Fe Absolo-Domingo

Answer 1
TAVERSTI DENLIVER Evarist Verliden
Answer 2
GALYAM OREDFLA Alfredo Lagmay
Answer 3
NIAFATEES MLI DALABA Estefania Aldaba-Lim
Answer 4
APILLAD FINSSOOOR Sinforoso Padilla
Answer 5
LEGANINA ZERIMAR Angelina Ramirez
Answer 6
NOERRAC LUENAM Manuel Carreon
Answer 7
TREBOR SELWALS Robert Law less
Answer 8
LUENMMAE ITV NOSSAM Emmanuel Vit Samson
Answer 9
LENGA SALBED Angel de Blas
Answer 10
ZEOGT HJSEOP Joseph Goetz
Answer 11
ZOLOAN SUGANIT Agustin Alonzo
Answer 12
HARBAMA LEEPIF Abraham Felipe
Answer 13
SEOJ NOMSAS Jose Samson
Answer 14
THIZALEEB UTENRAV Elizabeth Ventura
Answer 15
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Quiz 3

Alfredo Lagmay B.F. Skinner trained psychologist

Answer 1
Evarist Verlinden Belgian missionary
Answer 2
Manuel Carreon Philippine Studies in Mental Measurement
Answer 3
Ricardo Pascual agnostic-philosopher
Answer 4
Joseph Goetz German professor at San Carlos
Answer 5
Robert Lawless Personality Studies in the Philippines
Answer 6
Luis Taruc Hukbalahap
Answer 7
Abraham Felipe Deputy Minister of Education
Answer 8
Dolores de Leon Clinical psychologist
Answer 9
Fe Absolo-Domingo research on child-rearing in Barrio
Answer 10
Angelina Ramirez mid-70s Chair of UST Psych Department
Answer 11
Angel de Blas UST Experimental Psychology laboratory
Answer 12
WIlhelm Wundt German psychologist
Answer 13
Sinfroso Padilla 1st Experimental Psychology Lab
Answer 14
Elizabeth Ventura Philippine Thematic Apperception Test
Answer 15
Emmanuel Vit Samson UST Dept. Chair from 1954 to 1972
Answer 16
Estefania Aldaba-Lim Minister of Social Work
Answer 17
Francis Burton Harrison Filipinization
Answer 18
Agustin Alonzo American-trained experimental psyche
Answer 19
Jose A. Samson instituted the clinical setting
Answer 20
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Long Quiz 1

SP
Indigenous knowledge rooted in the Filipino’s ethnic heritage.: Answer

APP
Thomistic philosophy and psychology.: Answer

SP
Based on the assessments of historical and socio-cultural realities.: Answer

PMS
Messianic movement.: Answer

SNMP
Development of knowledge on psychological nature of the Filipinos.: Answer

ASP
Wilhelm Wundt’s psychological thought.: Answer

SP
Development of psychology as both science and art.: Answer

EP
Psychological theory that culled from language and literature.: Answer

EP
Indigenous techniques or as affected by Christianity or Islam.: Answer

SP
Emphasis on social awareness and involvement: Answer
 EP
Indigenous techniques or as affected by Christianity or Islam.: Answer

SP
Psychology of language and culture.: Answer

Congress passed a law to regulate the practice of Psychology in the Philippines.: Answer
SSP

ASP
Entry of western psychology in the UP and other universities.: Answer

Applies field methods that are culturally appropriate such as looking around(pagmamasid),
feeling one’s way around (pakikiramdam), deeper involvement inactivities (pakikisangkot), and
SP
shared inner perception (pakikiramdam).: Answer

APP
Study of psychology as an aspect of philosophy.: Answer

SNMP
Theories on Filipino personalities.: Answer

Philippine Journal of Psychology published 10 volumes of research and studies related to

SSP
indigenous concept of Psychology.: Answer

SP
It is against a psychology that perpetuates the colonial mind of the Filipinos.: Answer

SP
Based on Filipino’s true thoughts, feelings, and behaviors.: Answer

Check

Ethnic Psychology is a complex structure because it comprises the study of indigenous

psychology, psychology of Filipinos, and practice of Psychology by Filipinos.
Select one:
True
False
Introduction to Psychology course in undergraduate class were held at University of the
Philippines College of Education using American textbooks and English as medium of instruction.
Select one:
True
False
The notion that the indigenous movement draws its roots from the ideals and aspirations of
liberalists' propaganda movement elicits favorable views among different sectors.
Select one:
True
False
Sikolohiyang Pilipino applies field methods that are indigenous and culturally appropriate.
Select one:
True
False
The history of modern psychology in the Philippines has in fact parallel to that of the English
language and the educational system in the culture.
Select one:
True
False
Sikolohiyang Pilipino is either art or science.
Select one:
True
False
The first Experimental Psychology Laboratory was then established at the University of Santo
Tomas.
Select one:
True
False
Sikolohiyang Pilipino is comparable to the term "house person".
Select one:
True
False
Academic-scientific psychology began with the return of Dr. Agustin S. Alonzo and other Filipino
pioneers in Western schools of psychological thought to the University of Sto. Tomas in 1925.
Select one:
True
False
Even before the spread of Christianity in the Philippines, religion or belief in a supreme being is
already a praxis.
Select one:
True
False
Assignment 4

PIKKIAABAK pakikibaka
Answer 1
GINBLAM lambing
Answer 2
AMASIKIKAP pakikisama
Answer 3
KOTGANSAPIKKI pakikisangkot
Answer 4
AWPAKGAPKIKIPA pakikipagkapw a
Answer 5
NILNGAS-USAP saling-pusa
Answer 6
NAKYAIHIH kahihiyan
Answer 7
NGUTOAPIKKI pakikitungo
Answer 8
MADAMARPIKKI pakikiramdam
Answer 9
AHOKLAPIKKI pakikilahok
Answer 10
SAIAPIKKI pakikiisa
Answer 11
BOLO AN TANGU utang na loob
Answer 12
LABAHAAN bahala na
Answer 13
AHYI hiya
Answer 14
YABAGAPIKKI pakikibagay
Answer 15
PATOM tampo
Answer 16
GAPATAKO pagkatao
Answer 17
AWPAK kapw a
Answer 18
ROBI biro
Answer 19
NIPOK pikon
Answer 20
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Quiz 4

In general cross-cultural literature, the analogous distinction most frequently made is that of etic
versus emic concepts.
Select one:
True
False
Filipinos utter the expression "Bahala na!" not because they are leaving their fate to God while
remaining passive but rather they are telling to themselves that they are ready to face the difficult
situation before them, and will do their very best and every possible route or strategy to achieve
their objectives.
Select one:
True
False
The indigenization-from-without is often perceived as the most uncomplicated way to make
existing measurement tools and concepts functional in the indigenous culture.
Select one:
True
False
The father of Sikolohiyang Pilipino Virgilio Enriquez proposed that the indigenous psychology can
be taken from two processes: indigenization-from-without and indigenization-from-within.
Select one:
True
False
The indigenization-from-within is also known as culture-as-target approach identify constructs
that are indigenous and culture-specific.
Select one:
True
False
The "sense of shyness" emerged as the more appropriate translation of the Filipino values hiya
in English.
Select one:
True
False
The indigenization-from-without which is also known as culture-as-source approach is the more
prominent approach as it is often pursued to illustrate the cross-cultural generality or universality
of existing constructs.
Select one:
True
False
Etic concepts refer to those which are more specific and applicable to any culture.
Select one:
True
False
Saling-pusa is a term used to describe a person who is part of an activity only in an unofficial or
informal sense, to spare that individual to feel neglected or hurt if he or she is outrightly excluded.
Select one:
True
 False
Inappropriateness and inapplicability of indigenous theoretical concepts and methodologies
became the impetus to develop a movement that is based on national consciousness and
cultural identity.
Select one:
True
False

Assignment 5

SINGILTUGPA patugsiling
Answer 1
BANTAYSINAGAP pagsinabtanay
Answer 2
HILIPUDOGAP paghiliupod
Answer 3
KALAS GN BOLO lakas ng loob
Answer 4
GIKUKA kakugi
Answer 5
GN AMAS OBLO sama ng loob
Answer 6
UBALAT balatu
Answer 7
YAHANBANI bayanihan
Answer 8
TABARAMAT maratabat
Answer 9
ANGKUS OBOL kusang-loob
Answer 10
AKULUL kalulu
Answer 11
GASNIN GONUK ningas kugon
Answer 12
HIDNAM manhid
Answer 13
ALIWANAK kaliw aan
Answer 14
ROMA PRIOPOR amor proprio
Answer 15

Quiz 5

Twisted view of Filipino values becomes better when English researchers, in attributing labels,
uncritically put the indigenous terms into use without prior study and respect for the language
involved.
Select one:
True
False
Language differences in data collection are result of inequivalent translations.
Select one:
True
False
Local language use has led to the identification of a more underlying existence of the surface
values known as pakikisama.
Select one:
True
False
A superficial knowledge of concepts was picked from various areas of the country but in general
the interpretation and analysis of Filipino values is considerably pressed to a native language
and approach.
Select one:
True
False
More often than not, Philippine terms are used to simply function as mere labels with less or no
research and understanding of their appropriate meaning and significance.
Select one:
True
False
Designations for supposedly local values and patterns of behavior encompass terms and
expressions from English, Spanish, and an amalgamation of English and Filipino.
Select one:
True
False
Language, particularly native local language, bears rich source of concepts that are meaningful
and significant to the local culture.
Select one:
True
False
The language personality sphere otherwise known as native language of a culture offered the
basis for large scale trait attribution systems that attempt to draw a line on important dimensions
of individual personality differences.
Select one:
True
False
The token use of Filipino concepts and the local language has led to the identification of some
supposedly Filipino national values.
Select one:
True
 False
Language plays significant role in the exploration, analysis, and communication of local
psychological concepts.
Select one:
True
False

Assignment 6

ER

ER
It run experiments and tabulate responses.

Check

ER

ER
PR
Orientation of this approach is conservative and merely deduces from theory.

PR

Both the researchers and culture-bearers negotiate shared interests and define problems
together.

SR

SR

The researcher in this approach is the arbiter on which population is to study.

PR

PR

Findings of the study are shared with the community involved and other institutions concerned.

IR

IR

Researchers of this approach seek to enhance awareness as one-with-the-other.

IR
IR

The community of culture-bearers define the problems and issues in this method.

PR

PR

Only the most credible party collects data.

IR

IR

The participants as culture-bearer provides and determines the scope and limitations of the
research.

SR

SR

This type of research only define appropriate responses.

Quiz 6

Researchers have pointed out additional potential difficulties with the use of particular
indigenous-based methods in the Philippine setting.
Select one:
True
False
Passini and Norman (1966) study to compare the "implicit personality theories" of Filipinos and
Americans as revealed in the structure of group ratings.
Select one:
True
False
Sechrest and Guthrie (1978) have opined that many Western concepts and processes such as
altruism, guilt, and objectivity do not readily fit into Asian experience.
Select one:
True
False
Efforts to develop personality and other psychological tests applicable to Western setting have
increased.
Select one:
True
False
A few writers have noted that the Filipino emphasis on pakikipagkapwa or smooth interpersonal
relations makes them prone to give answers experimenters expect or desire, and to be loath to
use the lower end of evaluation scales.
Select one:
True
False
Weightman attributes seemingly erratic results to the personalistic and particularistic nature of
Western culture.
Select one:
True
False
Norms of the locals are often not developed although some studies have been conducted on the
applicability of existing Filipino norms.
Select one:
True
False
Western-trained psychologists depend heavily on contemporary and well-established research
approaches.
Select one:
True
False
Broader database will not be adequate in assuring a universal psychology unless traditional
perspectives, drawn from non-Western psychologies, are put to use.
Select one:
True
False
A major problem facing Filipino psychologists is the applicability of indigenous measures and
concepts to Filipino behavior.
Select one:
True
False

Long Quiz 2

Answer 1
Indigenization-from-within
culture-as-source approach
 Answer 2
Indigenization-from-without
culture-as-target approach

Survey Answer 3
research only define appropriate responses

Answer 4
Experimental research
run experiments and tabulate responses

Answer 5
Participatory research
shared w ith the community involved

Answer 6
Pivotal interpersonal value
pakikiramdam (shared inner perception)

Answer 7
Indigenous research
only the involved party collects data

Answer 8
Local language
rich source of concepts

Answer 9
Core value
kapw a (shared identity)

Socio-personal Answer 10
value kagandahang-loob (shared humanity)

Check

Assigment 7

ELIZABETH PROTACIO MARCELINO

1. BETELIZAH TAPROCIO CELARINMO = Answer
JOSE MA BARTOLOME
2. OSMAJE ROMEBATOL = Answer
ALFREDO LAGMAY
3. FRALEDO LMAAGY = Answer
AMELIA ALFONSO
4. ALIMEA SOALFON = Answer
SINFOROSO PADILLA
5. ROSINSOFO DIPLAAL = Answer
MA ANGELES GUANZON
6. GEANELS MA NZGUAON = Answer
MARIO SAN BUENAVENTURA
7. SAN MIOAR NTUBURAVEENA = Answer
ESTEFANIA ALDABA-LIM
8. TEFAESNIA LMI LDAABA = Answer
GRACE AGUILING-DALISAY
9. RAGCE AILINGGU YDISALA = Answer

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Quiz 7

Answer 1
Jose Ma.
1st teacher of Sikolohiyang Pilipino at undergraduate level
Bartolome

Answer 2
Sinforoso
PAP’s 1st President
Padilla

Answer 3
Alfredo
The first teacher of Sikolohiyang Pilipino as a special topic course at the graduate level
Lagmay

Answer 4
Estefania
Founder of the Institute of Human Relations
Aldaba-Lim

Mario San Answer 5

Buenaventu Outlined the major characteristics of Sikolohiyang Pilipino as an indigenous Asian psychology
ra
Answer 6
Amelia
Studied the concept of peace among children
Alfonso

Elizabeth Answer 7
Protacio- The first graduate of PhD w ith Sikolohiyang Pilipino as the field of concentration
Marcelino
Ma. Answer 8
Angeles Wrote a thesis w ritten in Filipino language: Panukat ng Ugali at Pagkatao
Guanzon
Grace Answer 9
Aguiling- studied brain lateralization
Dalisay
Answer 10
Danilo
Defended the first Master of Arts in Psychology Thesis w ritten in Filipino language
Tuanzon

Assignment 8

Association for Psychology students of Answer 1

the Philippines PsychFed

Established the National Association of Answer 2

Philippine Psychology Virgilio G. Enriquez

Conceptualized to assess mental health Answer 3

in post-WW2. Philippine Mental Health Association

Answer 4
Proclamation No. 1081
Martial Law

Considered as one of the most defining Answer 5

moments of Philippine Psychology Psychological Association of the Philippines
 Answer 6
PMHA's first provincial chapter
Cebu

First President of Philippine Guidance

Answer 7
and Counseling Association (1997-
Dr, Thelma G. Abiva
1998)
Assembly Man who introduced Answer 8
Psychology Act of 1982 Ronald Zamora

Government's major development and Answer 9

training arm DAP

Originated at the Institute of Human Answer 10

Resource of the PWU PhilPsyCor

Check

Quiz 8

Answer 1
PMHA
w as formally organized on January 15, 1950

Answer 2
PsychFed
A group consisting of Psychology student organizations

Answer 3
PhilPsyCor
established in 1948

Answer 4
PAP
Its first convention w as Symposium on Filipino personality

National Center for Answer 5

Mental Health formerly know n as Insular Psychopathic Hospital

Answer 6
PGCA
An organization of guidance w orkers

Philippine
Association for Child Answer 7
an affiliate of PSSP
Psychology
Answer 8
PSSP
the most active psychological organization during the Martial Law

National Institute of Answer 9

Psychology national center for advanced training and research in Psychology

Answer 10
DAP
serves as the government's training arm

Check
Assignment 9

In order to pass the licensure examination, the candidate must have

obtained a weighted general average of at least seventy-five percent (75%)
for all subjects, with no grade lower than sixty percent (60%) in any given Answer 1
subject. B

Answer 2
Has not been convicted of an offense involving moral turpitude.
B

The licensure examination for this profession covers the following

subjects: Advanced Theories of Personality, Advanced Abnormal
Psychology, Advanced Psychological Assessment, and Psychological Answer 3
Counseling and Psychotherapy. PS

Holds at least a bachelor's degree in psychology conferred by a university,

college or school in the Philippines or abroad recognized/accredited by the Answer 4
CHED and has obtained sufficient credits for the subjects covered in the PM
examinations.
A permanent resident or a citizen of a foreign state/country which extends Answer 5
reciprocity to the Philippines relative to the practice of the profession. B

Answer 6
Is of good moral character.
B

Answer 7
A Filipino citizen.
B

The licensure examination for this profession covers the following

Answer 8
subjects: Theories of Personality, Abnormal Psychology, Industrial
PM
Psychology, and Psychological Assessment.
Holds at least a master's degree in psychology conferred by a university,
college or school in the Philippines or abroad recognized/accredited by the
CHED and has obtained sufficient credits for the subjects covered in the Answer 9
examinations. PS

Has undergone a minimum of two hundred (200) hours of supervised

Answer 10
practicum/internship/clinical experience related to services enumerated in
PS
paragraph (b) of Section 3 of the Psychology Act.
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Quiz 9

The Psychology Act of 2009 covers two professionals who performs two related psychological
services.
Select one:
True
False
The law provides same examinations and qualifications for psychologists and psychometricians.
Select one:
True
False
The first recorded attempt to structure a legal framework and to provide
regulation for psychological practices in the Philippines through professionalization of the
discipline was in 1982 through introduction of Parliamentary Bill No. 2996 in The Assembly.
Select one:
True
False
Congress passed Republic Act No. 50069 otherwise known as the Philippine Psychology Act of
2009.
Select one:
True
False
The Professional Regulatory Board of Psychometrican is the governing body that oversees and
regulates the practice of psychology in the Philippines.
Select one:
True
False
Prior to passage of the Philippine Psychology Act of 2009, Media reported the escalating
incidences of situations which require psychological services. Among those incidences include
but not limited to natural and man-made disasters, adjustment problems in OFW families, and
drug-related problems.
Select one:
True
False
An examinee who obtains a weighted general average of seventy-five percent (75%) or higher
but obtains a rating below sixty percent (60%) in any given subject may retake such subjects
within the next two (2) years, and upon obtaining a rating of at least seventy-five percent (75%) in
each such subject, shall then be deemed to have failed the licensure examination.
Select one:
True
False
The Philippine Psychology Act was a consolidation of two bills namely Senate Bill No. 3498 and
House Bill No. 6512.
Select one:
 True
False
For psychologist, the Board requires that the person holds at least a PhD degree in psychology
conferred by a university, college or school in the Philippines or abroad recognized/accredited by
the CHED and has obtained sufficient credits for the subjects covered in the examinations
Select one:
True
False
For psychometrician, the Board requires that the person holds at least a bachelor's degree in
psychology conferred by a university, college or school in the Philippines or abroad
recognized/accredited by the CHED and has obtained sufficient credits for the subjects covered
in the examinations.
Select one:
True
False

Long Quiz 3

NIP stands for

National Institute of Psychology

Answer:
Check

NCMH stands for

National Center for Mental Health

Answer:
Check

The law provides separate examinations and qualifications for psychologists and
psychometricians.
Select one:
True
False
An examinee who obtains a weighted general average of seventy-five percent (75%) or higher
but obtains a rating below sixty percent (60%) in any given subject may retake such subjects
within the next two (2) years, and upon obtaining a rating of at least seventy-five percent (75%) in
each such subject, shall then be deemed to have passed the licensure examination.
Select one:
True
False
PMHA stands for

Philippine Mental Health Association

Answer:
Check
For psychologist, the Board requires that the person holds at least a Master's egree in
psychology conferred by a university, college or school in the Philippines or abroad
recognized/accredited by the CHED.
Select one:
True
False
Matching Type. Choose what best describes the words below.

Psychometrici Answer 1
He/She prepares reports and clinical interview s
an

Psychological
Counseling Answer 2
and One of the required subjects for licensure exams of a psychologist
Psychotherap
y
Answer 3
PRB Hear cases pertaining to the Psychology Act of the Philippines

Answer 4
Theories of
One of the required subjects for licensure exams of psychometrician
Personality

Answer 5
PRC Supervises the Regulation Board

Answer 6
CHED Prescribes course offerings for Psychology

Philippine Answer 7
Psychology The law that professionalizes and regulates the practice of Psychology in the Philippines
Act of 2009
Psychology Answer 8
Regulation Senate Bill No. 3498
Act
Answer 9
Psychologist He/she performs various psychological services

Senator Ping Answer 10

Lacson Sponsored the Psychology Bill in Senate

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Former President Benigno S. Aquino signed into law the Philippine Psychology Act of 2009.
Select one:
 True
False
PGCA stands for

Philippine Guidance and Counseling Association

Answer:
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The Philippine Psychology Act was a consolidation of two bills from the Senate and House of
Representatives.
Select one:
True
False
The law imposes imprisonment of not less than one (1) year but not more than
three (3) years, or a fine of not less than Ten thousand pesos (P10,000.00) but not more than
One hundred thousand pesos (P100,000.00), or both, at the discretion of the court.
Select one:
True
False
PSYCHFED stands for

Federation of Psychology Students

Answer:
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For psychometrician, the Board requires that the person holds at least a Master's degree in
psychology conferred by a university, college or school in the Philippines or abroad
recognized/accredited by the CHED and has obtained sufficient credits for the subjects covered
in the examinations.
Select one:
True
False
The Commission on Higher Education is the governing body that oversees and regulates the
practice of psychology in the Philippines.
Select one:
True
False
The licensure examination for psychologists covers the following subjects: Industrial Psychology,
Advanced Abnormal Psychology, Advanced Psychological Assessment, and Psychological
Counseling and Psychotherapy.
Select one:
True
False
Congress passed Republic Act No. 10029 otherwise known as the Psychology Regulation Act.
Select one:
True
False
PAP stands for

Psychological Association of the Philippines

Answer:
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DAP stands for

Development Academy of the Philippines

Answer:
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PSSP stands for

Pambansang Samahan sa Sikolohiyang Pilipino

Answer:
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PhilPsyCor stands for

Philippine Psychological Corporation

Answer:
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Assignment 10

Provision of psychotherapy L4
Answer 1
Provision of basic mental health care L3
Answer 2
Addressed basic services and security L1
Answer 3
Family support L2
Answer 4
Psychological First Aid L3
Answer 5
Provision of psychiatric services L4
Answer 6
Non-specialized psychosocial support interventions L3
Answer 7
Community support L2
Answer 8
Addressed basic survival needs L1
Answer 9
Emotional support L3
Answer 10
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Quiz 10
Look involves checking for safety and identifying those with most basic needs and serious
distress reactions.
Select one:
True
False
The following are core principles that facilitate positive adaptation following trauma, EXCEPT
Select one:
a. instilling hope
b. promoting sense of safety
c. promoting calming
d. promoting peace
The name of Psychological organization in the Philippines that took active participation in
providing the survivors a "culturally-adapted and mindfulness-informed PFA or psychological first
aid."
Select one:
a. National Association of Philippine Psychology
b. Academy of Philippine Psychology
c. Federation of Philippine Psychology Societies
d. Psychological Association of the Philippines
Under Intervention Pyramid for Mental Health and Psychosocial Support in Emergencies, Level
One interventions refers to the provision of family and community support for those with reactions
to disasters.
Select one:
True
False
Psychological First Aid (PFA) is a traditional psychosocial intervention that is being used in the
Philippines for a very long time.
Select one:
True
False
Preparedness beliefs focus on the meaning of preparedness whereas personal beliefs describe
people's understanding of the impact of disasters and ways of dealing with it.
Select one:
True
False
Number of levels of Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) which described by the
Inter-Agency Standing Committee's (IASC) Intervention Pyramid for Mental Health and
Psychosocial Support in Emergencies
Select one:
a. 3
b. 4
c. 5
d. 6
Refers to the extent to which individuals and organizations are equipped and ready to respond to
negative environmental threats
Select one:
a. Environmental risk management
b. Disaster resiliency
c. Environmental risk reduction
d. Disaster preparedness
The following are identified factors facilitating disaster preparedness EXCEPT
Select one:
a. economical
b. Individual
c. Institutional
d. environmental
The core principles of Psychological First Aid (PFA) will be accomplished in eight steps: contact
and engagement, safety and comfort, stabilization, information gathering, practical assistance,
connection with social support, information on coping, and linkage with collaborative services.
Select one:
True
False