Republic of the Philippines

Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao

Ministry of Basic, Higher and Technical Education
Schools Division of Cotabato City
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FIRST GRADING EXAMINATION – S.Y. 2023-2024

FIRST SEMESTER
DISS – 11

DIRECTIONS. Choose the best answer to the following question/statements below. Encircle the chosen letter.

1. What is a key characteristic of social science disciplines compared to natural sciences?

a) They rely on controlled experiments. b) They study human behavior and society.
c) They focus on the physical world. d) They exclusively use quantitative methods.
2. Which function is typically associated with social science disciplines in contrast to natural sciences?
a) Predicting natural phenomena. b) Understanding and explaining human behavior.
c) Discovering universal physical laws. d) Analyzing chemical reactions.
3. What is the primary subject matter of natural sciences?
a) Human societies and cultures. b) The natural environment and physical phenomena.
c) Economic systems and markets. d) Language and communication.
4. Which of the following is a primary function of social science disciplines?
a) Identifying genetic mutations. b) Investigating subatomic particles.
c) Analyzing economic policies and their impact. d) Studying celestial bodies and galaxies.
5. Social science disciplines often use qualitative research methods, which involve:
a) Measuring physical quantities. b) Conducting controlled experiments.
c) Collecting non-numeric data through observations and interviews. d) Performing laboratory tests.
6. Natural sciences are concerned with the laws and principles that govern the:
a) Behavior of individuals in a society. b) Interaction of people in different cultures.
c) Physical world and natural phenomena. d) Interpretation of historical events.
7. The primary objective of social science disciplines is to:
a) Develop new technologies. b) Understand and explain human behavior and social phenomena.
c) Study geological formations. d) Analyze chemical reactions.
8. Which of the following examples best represents a natural science discipline?
a) Anthropology. b) Physics.
c) Psychology. d) Sociology.
9. Social science disciplines often aim to provide insights into:
a) Biological processes. b) The functioning of ecosystems.
c) Human society, culture, and interactions. d) Celestial bodies and astronomical phenomena.
11. Which social science theory posits that societies evolve through stages of social development, moving from traditional to modern forms of
organization?
a) Functionalism b) Conflict Theory
c) Evolutionary Theory d) Symbolic Interactionism
12. According to the Conflict Theory, what is the primary driver of societal change and conflict?
a) Shared values and norms b) Competition for limited resources
c) Functional institutions d) Social equilibrium
13. The Structural-Functionalism theory views society as a system of interconnected parts that work together to maintain stability. What do these
interconnected parts represent?
a) Social classes b) Social institutions
c) Conflicting interests d) Cultural symbols
14. Symbolic Interactionism is a micro-level theory that focuses on:
a) Large-scale social structures b) Individual interactions and symbols
c) Economic inequalities d) Social change
15. According to the Rational Choice Theory, individuals make decisions based on:
a) Rational calculations to maximize benefits and minimize costs b) Emotions and instincts
c) Norms and values d) Social pressure
16. Which social science theory emphasizes the role of culture, symbols, and meanings in shaping human behavior?
a) Conflict Theory b) Structural-Functionalism
c) Symbolic Interactionism d) Evolutionary Theory
17. The Feminist Theory seeks to understand and address issues related to:
a) Economic inequalities b) Racial conflicts
c) Gender inequalities and patriarchy d) Political revolutions
18. Which theory explores how individuals are influenced by their surroundings and the social environment in which they live?
a) Social Ecology Theory b) Rational Choice Theory
c) Structural-Functionalism d) Evolutionary Theory
19. According to the Social Exchange Theory, individuals engage in social interactions that are expected to bring:
a) Emotional fulfillment only b) Material gains and wealth
c) Reciprocal rewards and benefits d) Collective harmony
20. The Critical Theory is rooted in the idea that social science should not just explain social phenomena but should also:
a) Promote social stability b) Challenge and transform societal inequalities and injustices
 c) Preserve traditional values d) Maintain the status quo

21.According to Structural Functionalism, society is viewed as:

a) A constant state of conflict b) A dynamic system of interconnected parts
c) A collection of isolated individuals d) A result of revolutionary change

22. What do structural functionalists mean by "manifest functions" of social institutions?

a) Unintended consequences of social actions b) Intended and recognized outcomes of social institutions
c) Social structures that promote inequality d) The suppression of class struggle
23. Emile Durkheim, a prominent figure in Structural Functionalism, is known for his work on which aspect of society?
a) Class struggle and Marxism b) Anomie and social integration
c) Symbolic interaction and the self d) Rational choice theory
24. In Structural Functionalism, what is the primary function of institutions within society?
a) To create social conflicts b) To maintain stability and equilibrium
c) To challenge the status quo d) To promote inequality
25. What term describes the role of institutions in maintaining the equilibrium and balance in society, as proposed by Structural
Functionalism?
a) Conflict resolution b) Social change
c) Social equilibrium d) Class struggle
26. Which of the following concepts is closely associated with the idea that each part of society has a specific role or function in
maintaining the overall stability?
a) Role theory b) Conflict theory
c) Functionalism d) Anomie
27. In Structural Functionalism, what is the term used to describe functions that are not immediately obvious and may be unintended?
a) Hidden functions b) Latent functions
c) Primary functions d) Manifest functions
28. Talcott Parsons, a significant contributor to Structural Functionalism, developed the AGIL model. What do the initials AGIL stand for?
a) Adaptive, Goal-oriented, Integrated, Latent b) Apathetic, Generic, Isolated, Linear
c) Adaptation, Goal Attainment, Integration, Latency d) Analysis, Growth, Information, Leadership
29. . Marxism is a social theory primarily concerned with:
a) Religious studies b) Economic factors and social class
c) Linguistics and communication d) Geopolitical relations
30. . According to Marx, which class in society owns the means of production and holds economic power?
a) The working class b) The bourgeoisie
c) The aristocracy d) The intelligentsia
31. The central concept in Marxism that explains how the ruling class maintains control through economic and political power is called:
a) Proletarian revolution b) Alienation
c) False consciousness d) Class struggle
32. In Marxism, what is the primary driving force behind societal change?
a) Technological advancements b) Cultural norms and values
c) Class struggle and conflict d) Political ideologies
33. The term in Marxism that describes the idea of the working class becoming aware of their common interests and challenging the capitalist
system is:
a) Alienation b) Class consciousness
c) Dialectical materialism d) False consciousness
34. What is the ultimate goal of the working class in a capitalist society according to Marxism?
a) To maintain the status quo b) To achieve social harmony
c) To overthrow the capitalist system d) To embrace consumerism
35. The concept of "surplus value" in Marxism refers to:
a) The value of goods and services produced in a capitalist society b) The additional value created by labor that goes to the capitalist class
c) The value of cultural products and artistic expressions d) The value of natural resources and land
36. According to Marx's theory, what is the role of the state in a capitalist society?
a) To promote social equality b) To protect the rights of the working class
c) To maintain the interests of the bourgeoisie d) To ensure economic self-sufficiency
38. Which term is used in Marxism to describe the process where the working class becomes increasingly disconnected from the products of their
labor and from their own humanity?
a) Capitalism b) Alienation
c) Class struggle d) Proletariat
39. What economic system does Marxism critique and seek to replace?
a) Socialism b) Capitalism
c) Feudalism d) Communism
40. Symbolic Interactionism is a sociological theory that focuses on:
a) Large-scale social structures b) Macrosociological forces
c) Microsociological processes and symbols d) Political ideologies
41. According to Symbolic Interactionism, how do individuals construct their reality and make sense of the world around them?
 a) Through adherence to societal norms and values b) Through genetic predispositions
c) Through class struggle and conflict d) Through their interactions with others and the meanings they attach to symbols
42. The concept of the "self" in Symbolic Interactionism refers to:
a) A fixed and unchanging identity b) Shaped by social interactions and the perspectives of others
c) Determined solely by one's economic class d) Unimportant in social analysis
44. In Symbolic Interactionism, the process through which individuals define and redefine their identity and roles is known as:
a) Cultural assimilation b) Role theory
c) Socialization d) Reflexivity
45. Symbolic Interactionism emphasizes the importance of:
a) Macrosociological forces b) Microsociological processes and symbols
c) Social institutions d) Political ideologies
46. What term in Symbolic Interactionism describes shared symbols and their meanings, which enable communication and interaction among
individuals?
a) Norms b) Language
c) Ideology d) Shared reality
47. According to Symbolic Interactionism, how do individuals learn about societal roles and norms?
a) Through genetic inheritance b) Through socialization and interaction with others
c) Through adherence to religious beliefs d) Through economic status
48. The concept of "role strain" in Symbolic Interactionism refers to:
a) The balance between personal and societal values b) The conflict between different social institutions
c) The tension and conflict individuals experience when fulfilling multiple roles d) The effects of political ideologies on social interactions
49. Which of the following sociologists is closely associated with Symbolic Interactionism and the development of the "looking glass self"
concept?
a) Karl Marx b) Max Weber
c) Emile Durkheim d) Charles Horton Cooley
50. Symbolic Interactionism is particularly interested in the study of:
a) Social class and economic inequality b) Macrosociological forces and systems
c) Everyday interactions, relationships, and communication d) Political revolutions and ideologies
 Answer key

1. b) Understanding and explaining human behavior.

2. b) The natural environment and physical phenomena.
3. c) Analyzing economic policies and their impact.
4. c) Collecting non-numeric data through observations and interviews.
5. c) Physical world and natural phenomena.
6. b) Understand and explain human behavior and social phenomena.
7. b) Physics.
8. c) Human society, culture, and interactions.
9. b) Observing and interviewing people.
10. c) Evolutionary Theory
11. b) Competition for limited resources
12. b) Social institutions
13. b) Individual interactions and symbols
14. a) Rational calculations to maximize benefits and minimize costs
15. c) Symbolic Interactionism
16. c) Gender inequalities and patriarchy
17. a) Social Ecology Theory
18. c) Reciprocal rewards and benefits
19. b) Challenge and transform societal inequalities and injustices
20. b) A dynamic system of interconnected parts
21. b) Intended and recognized outcomes of social institutions
22. b) Anomie and social integration
23. b) To maintain stability and equilibrium
24. c) Social equilibrium
25. c) Functionalism
26. b) Latent functions
27. c) Adaptation, Goal Attainment, Integration, Latency
28. b) Economic factors and social class
29. b) The bourgeoisie
30. d) Class struggle
31. c) Class struggle and conflict
32. b) Class consciousness
33. c) To overthrow the capitalist system
34. b) The additional value created by labor that goes to the capitalist class
35. c) To maintain the interests of the bourgeoisie
36. b) Alienation
37. b) Capitalism
38c) Microsociological processes and symbols
39d) Through their interactions with others and the meanings they attach to symbols
40b) Shaped by social interactions and the perspectives of others
41d) Reflexivity
42 b) Microsociological processes and symbols
43.b) Language
44. b) Through socialization and interaction with others
45. c) The tension and conflict individuals experience when fulfilling multiple roles
46. d) Charles Horton Cooley
47. c) Everyday interactions, relationships, and communication