3rd-Quarter-Exam-DISS 2021
3rd-Quarter-Exam-DISS 2021
12. Humanities and the social sciences each seek to understand and appreciate the human condition it relied on contrasting ways of
knowing and methodologies to do so. Science uses the tools of empirical deduction and rational induction, based upon objectivity. How
about Humanities? A. emphasizes empirical methods that seek to explain causality of events
B. applying such legitimizing tests as reliability and external/internal validity, with the goal of replicating phenomena and
generating new knowledge
C. seeks to explain human behavior as groups and/or individuals
D. utilizes interpretative methodologies and the goal is to understand meaning and purpose and generate wisdom
13. The study of the earth’s surface; a specialized investigation of the physical structure of the earth, including its terrain and its climates,
and the nature and character of its contrasting inhabited portions. A. Anthropology B. Economics C. Geography D. History
14. It is used to be defined as "a study of mind and soul". A. Philosophy B. Physiology C. Psychology D.
Anthropology
15. The following are the historical factors that gave birth to the social sciences in the West except?
A. Rise of Individualism C. The Unprecedented Growth of Science
B. Dominance of the Catholic Church D. Dissolution of the Feudal Social Relations
16. What was the cause of the Dissolution of the Feudal Structure in the society during the Middle Age?
A. Age of Enlightenment B. Age of Exploration C. Scientific Revolution D. Industrial Revolution
17. Structural functionalism was criticized because it validates ______________.
A. Social inequality B. Revolution C. Micro level D. Social functions
18. Social function is:
A. stable patterns of social behavior C. set of characteristics that keep a group able to function as a unit
B. consequences for the operation of society as a whole D. are the less apparent, unintended, and often unrecognized functions
19. Marxism was criticized because it makes people appear to be dominated by:
` A. structures B. cooperation C. struggle D. ideology
20. What type of struggle is pivotal in Marxism?
A. Slavery B. Proletarian C. Imperial D. Class E. Struggle isn't pivotal to the theory
21. Which of the following does not belong to Symbolic Interactionism?
A. As we interact with the world, we change the way we behave based on the meaning we give to social interactions.
B. All communication is symbolic and based upon interaction and language.
C. Meaning is inherent in objects of every social interaction.
D. Individuals assign meaning to objects in order to decide how to act and behave.
22. Which of the following does not describe about the concept of Meaning in Symbolic Interactionism?
A. We act on the basis of the meaning we give something C. Meaning is not inherent in objects of every social
interaction.
B. Holds the principal of meaning to be the central aspect of human behavior. D. Meaning given on symbols remains the same.
23. According to Freud, a process that distorts reality to prevent the individual from being overwhelmed by anxiety is known as:
A. defense mechanism B. projection C. psychic determinism D. the unconscious
24. Which of the following statements best defines Freud's concept of the id?
A. The instinctual and primitive element of the unconscious mind.
B. The element of the mind that allows for logical, rational thought and problem-solving.
C. The element of the conscious mind that controls desires for food and sexual stimulation.
25. In Sunstar Cebu report, House Speaker Pantaleon Alvarez earlier issued a statement calling on PNP Chief Ronald “Bato” de la Rosa
to resign immediately to save Pres. Duterte from further embarrassment and restore the respect to the office of the PNP Director
General. What was the issue behind this resignation call by Speaker Alvarez?
A. Bato’s involvement in the Narco cop list of the President Duterte. C. De Lima’s travel to the United States and Europe
B. Killing of a Korean business executive inside the Camp Crame. D. The series of Extra Judicial Killing in the country.
26. Last Saturday, world attention was focused on the United States of America, what important event was happening in this country?
A. The victory of Donald Trump against Hillary Clinton in the election. C. Inauguration of Donald Trump as the 45 th
President
C. The hacking incident involving Russia in the US Presidential election. D. A terrorist attack in New York City.
27. If you were to explore how people coming from the Southern part of Cebu speak the Cebuano dialect like “Ang kalayo mikalatkat sa
bulungbong, which discipline would be the most relevant?
A. Linguistics B. Economics C. Psychology D. Chemistry
28. PH population to hit 105.7M according to a news article from inquirer.net, which discipline in Social Science this topic belongs?
A. Geography B. History C. Demography D. Sociology
29. Which of the following does not describe about the Rise of Universities?
A. Curriculum was based on the need of the state C. Subjects were based on the teaching of the Bible
B. Became a training hub for future scientist, technocrats and innovators D. Secular subjects were taught
30. Morris is a Grade 9 student of Argao NHS who is also part of Basketball team that represents the municipality in the Provincial Meet.
He was later offered a scholarship program by the University of Cebu to play for the team. Based on the Structural functionalism which
best describes Morris scholarship at a university because of his skill in basketball.
A. Social structure B. Social functions C. Manifest functions D. Latent functions
31. Which of the following is not an example of a proletariat?
A. a factory worker B. a farmer C. member of a labor union D. Owner of SM
32. Which of the following groups operating in our country followed the principles of Marxism?
A. Abu Sayyaf B. MILF C. CPP-NPA D. Maute Group
33. Ana believes forever in love because until now she and her boyfriend are still together and happily in love with each other. Based on
the situation which represents Meaning in Symbolic interactionism?
A. Ana B. Love C. Boyfriend D. Forever E. Happiness
34. The following is an example of the micro level of society:
A. Two individuals having a conversation C. A new economic force emerging in the global economy
B. A change in the political climate of a country D. All of the answers are correct
35. Mark is taking a high-stakes university exam and is sitting next to the smartest student in the class. Mark can clearly see his
classmate's responses but refrains from copying the answers. Which of the following is affecting Mark's behavior?
A. Superego B. Instinct C. Ego D. Id
36. Rey loves to bite his nails even if he is already 20 years old. Which of the following stage of Freud’s psychosexual theory is he
fixated? A. Oral B. Anal C. Phallic D. Latency E. Genital
37. Kristian is a member of Argao Performing Arts Guild. His skill will most likely fall under which discipline:
A. Social Science B. Natural ScienceC. Humanities D. Political Science
38. A news headline form PDI entitled: PH sells $500M in bonds. Which discipline in Social Science will interest this article?
A. Sociology B. Demography C. Economics D. Political Science
39. The following characterize the Secularization of Learning during the Middle Ages except?
A. Use of humanities resources such Ancient philosophy and humanities C. Collapse of religious authority
B. Union of the Church and universities D. Separation between different social spheres
40. Which of the following is not an example of social structures?
A. Family B. Church C. Individual D. Community
41. In a capitalist society Social Control is achieved through:
A. Working class ideology B. Ruling class ideology C. Ideology D. Class struggle
42. Language gives humans a means by which to negotiate meaning through symbols, which of the following is not an example in the
use of symbol.
A. Charlotte texts his feelings towards his boyfriend C. Crisliphil confronts her classmate about his
attitude.
B. Rosell was shocked upon learning about the increase of gasoline. D. Elma writes a letter to her favorite artist.
43. Peter is a four year old who wants to possess his mother by letting her carry him every time she is around. If his father goes near
them he will always yell “get out!” Which of the following fixation on the phallic stage is Peter manifesting?
A. Oedipus complex B. Electra complex C. Pleasure complex D. Reality complex
44. James a Grade 11 student of Argao NHS was asked by his teacher to buy chalk at the canteen. Upon giving the chalk to his teacher
it accidentally fell to the floor making him shout “ay bilat!” which elicited laughter from the class because he was known to be religious.
Which level of mental life did he manifest? A. Unconscious B. Preconscious C. Conscious D. Psychic
45. Karl Emil Maximilian "Max" Weber was a sociologist who relied on the method of science to interpret the world, he proposed
rationalization. Which of these describes rationalization?
A. social life is more and more subjected to calculation and prediction
B. way of structuring society around relationships derived from the holding of land
C. the emergence of modern science during the early modern period
D. possibility of scientific knowledge based only upon inductive and careful observation of events in nature
46. A news headline from PDI entitled: PH sells $500M in bonds. Which Social Science discipline will interest this article?
A. Sociology B. Demography C. Economics D. Political Science
47. Social dysfunction happened when:
A. state of balance maintained by social processes in the society C. state of balance maintained by social processes
B. when there is stable patterns of social behavior D. breakdowns or disruptions in society and its parts
48. Which of the following does not adhere to Marxism?
A. Classes are naturally cooperative by virtue of their interests. C. Classes are authority relationships based on property
ownership.
B. Marxism is an economic and social system D. Marx focuses on explaining class conflict due to the means of
production
49. What lesson in life can we get from Symbolic Interactionism?
A. Life is a struggle between the rich and poor C. We cannot judge other people’s action immediately
B. Human beings are evil by nature D. Praying and going to church helped improved our personal
relationship.
50. Elezr wants to play DOTA a day before the Periodical Test schedule. Which of the following sentence best describes Elezr’s Ego
personality? A. I will play dota immediately C.I will play one game after I am done with the review
B. I want to review in preparation for the test D. I will play dota only on Saturdays and Sundays