Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
Region VII, Central Visayas
SCHOOLS DIVISION OF CEBU PROVINCE
BALAMBAN DISTRICT 1
SY 2023 – 2024
SECOND QUARTERLY EXAMINATION IN DISCIPLINES & IDEAS IN THE SOCIAL SCIENCES
Name: ____________________________ Grade & Section: _____________________Date: ___________

Directions: Carefully read each question and write the letter of the correct answer in the space provided
before the item number.

____ 1. Which of the following is NOT a basic need of man?

A. Food C. Money
B. Gadgets D. Clothing
____ 2. The basic needs of man have to be achieved in order to maintain __________.
A. Peace C. Social Order
B. Family D. Collective conscience and value consensus
____ 3. Functionalism is a sociological theory that views society as __________.
A. Genetic C. Chaos
B. Symbolic D. Stable
____ 4. A school of psychology based upon the idea that we experience things as unified wholes.
A. Behaviorism C. Functionalism
B. Cognitivism D. Gestalt Psychology
____ 5. It happens when there are incompatible expectations attached to some position in a social
relationship.
A. Role Conflict C. Social Structure
B. Role Taking D. Social Act
____ 6. Which of the following DOES NOT belong to the Marxist Three Levels of Culture Model?
A. Infrastructure C. Superstructure
B. Structure D. Value
____ 7. Which of the following DOES NOT belong to the phases of acts?
A. Impulse C. Perception
B. Tangible D. Manipulation
____ 8. Sociologists refer to parts of society that do not make positive contributions to the stability of
society
as?
A. Dysfunctional C. Equilibrium
B. Functional D. False Consciousness
____ 9. This is a criterion to which any collectively of human grouping with a similar relationship would
make
a category not a class; if subjective criteria are not included.
A. Capitalist criteria C. Objective criteria
B. Marxian criteria D. Subjective criteria
____ 10. Who suggests that all behavior can be explained by environmental causes rather than by internal
forces?
A. Sigmund Freud C. John Dewey
B. John Watson and B.F Skinner D. Wilhelm Wundt and Edward Titchener
____ 11. This period within Classical Marxism comprises the debates conducted during the first decade
following Marx’s death.
A. Early Socialism C. The Marxism of the Second International
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____ 12. Which of the following BEST describes what social sciences have in common.
A. A focus on material culture C. Research that overlaps with genetics.
B. The study of the human mind D. An interest in studying human beings.
____ 13. Functionalism is a sociological theory that explains social life using a _________ approach.
A. Micro Analysis C. Macro Analysis
B. Interpretive Analysis D. Statistical Analysis
____ 14. The label symbolic interactionism was formulated by _______, which is the process of interaction
in the formation of meanings for individuals.
A. Blumer C. Dewey
B. Robert K. Merton D. Mex Weber
____ 15. It is a broad perspective in sociology and anthropology which sets out to interpret society as a
structure with interrelated parts.
A. Functionalism C. Psychoanalysis
B. Marxism D. Symbolic Interactionism
____ 16. Which of the following belong to the three classes related to sources of income as distinguished
by
Marx, EXCEPT.
A. Landowners whose main source of income is ground rent
B. Owners of simple labor power or laborers whose main source of income is labor.
C. Owners of capital or capitalists whose main source of income is profit or surplus value
D. Collective conscience and value consensus
____ 17. It is the study of ―phenomena ―: appearances of things, or things as they appear in our
experience, or the ways in which we experience things, thus the meanings that things have in our
experience.
A. Phenomenology C. Genetic Phenomenology
B. Hermeneutics D. Hermeneutics Literal
____ 18. It is a philosophy of and a method for interpreting human experiences as a means to understand
the question of what it is to be human.
A. Hermeneutics Moral C. Hermeneutical Phenomenology
B. Hermeneutics Literal D. Hermeneutics
____ 19. This refers to the interpretation which asserts that a biblical text is to be interpreted according to
the
“plain meaning” conveyed by its grammatical construction and historical context.
A. Allegorical Hermeneutics C. Interpretative Phenomenology
B. Existential Phenomenology D. Descriptive Phenomenology
____ 20. This refers to a theory of the mind and its direct connection to personality and behavior.
A. Psychoanalysis C. Institutionalism
B. Rational Choice Theory D. Psychoanalytic Practice
____ 21. A method of interpreting human experiences as a means to understand the question of what
it is to be human.
A. Rational Choice C. Institutionalism
B. Hermeneutical D. Psychoanalysis
____ 22. It is a framework for understanding the impact of the unconscious on thoughts, feelings and
behavior.
A. Psychoanalytic theory C. Psychosexual
B. Psychoanalytic practice D. Psychosexual Development
____ 23. A social belief that supports gender inequality.
A. Gender sensitive C. Gender ideology
B. Gender inequality D. Gender biased
____ 24. They defined social problem as those conditions or situations which members of the society
regard
as a threat to their values

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 A. Fuller and Myers C. Merton and Nisbet
B. Raab and Selznick D. Walsh and Furfey
____ 25. Refers to social problems affecting many individuals whose source lies in the social structure and
culture of a society.
A. Symbolic Interaction C. Public Issues
B. Functionalism D. Conflict Theory

____ 26. This theory emphasizes on social meanings and understandings that individuals derive from their
social interaction.
A. Conflict theory C. Personal troubles
B. Symbolic interaction D. Functionalism
____ 27. He is best known for contributions to phenomenology, hermeneutics, and existentialism.
A. Gabriel Honore Marcel C. Friedrich Schleiermacher
B. Paul Nicolai Hartman D. Martin Heidegger
____ 28. This theory explains that human action and behavior are products of choice.
A. Rational Choice theory C. Psychosexual
B. Psychoanalytic theory D. Institutionalism
____ 29. It is a method by which the troubling unconscious material, such as memories and desires, is
brought to the level of the conscious mind so that the individual could better understand himself or
herself better.
A. Psychoanalysis C. Psychosexual
B. Psychoanalytic practice D. Psychosexual Development
____ 30. Emphasizes on social inequality and suggests that far-reaching social change is needed to
achieve
a just society.
A. Conflict theory C. Symbolic interaction
B. Functionalism D. Personal troubles
____ 31. Emphasizes the importance of social institutions for social stability and implies that far-reaching
social change will be socially harmful.
A. Symbolic interaction C. Public issues
B. Conflict theory D. Functionalism
____ 32. This refers to a problem affecting individuals, wherein the affected individual, as well as other
members of society, typically blame the individual’s personal and moral failings.
A. Personal troubles C. Conflict theory
B. Public issues D. Functionalism
____ 33. Defined social problem as a problem of human relationship which seriously threatens society or
impedes the important aspirations of many people ‘.
A. Merton and Nisbet C. Horton and Leslie
B. Fuller and Myers D. Raab and Selznick
____ 34. Which of the following describes formal institutions?
A. Officially established C. Commonly accepted in a society
B. Not officially established D. Part of practices and social norms
____ 35. Which of the following is an example of a formal institution?
A. Arrange Marriage C. Dowry
B. Bayanihan to Heal As One Act D. Pamamanhikan
____ 36. He believed that the Philippines was originally peaceful, rich, and abundant but when the
Spaniards
came, Filipinos were submerged into ignorance, fanaticism, exploitation, and social injustices. The
Philippines will return to its original condition if the people will rise and force the Spaniards out of the
Philippines.
A. Andres Bonifacio C. Juan Luna
B. Emilio Jacinto D. Mariano Gomez
____ 37. Individuals in society who can be regarded as forefronts and visionaries for social advancements

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A. Philosophers C. Researchers
B. Politicians D. Social Thinkers
____ 38. A perspective in Philippine histography that affects a new alternative to the western or positivist
social science.
A. Pang-aming Pananaw C. Pansilang Pananaw
B. Pang-iyong Pananaw D. Pantayong Pananaw
____ 39. Indigenous Social Sciences is important in the context of the Filipinos. Which statement does
NOT
define its objectives?
A. Develop national consciousness
B. Allows contextualization and localization
C. Emphasize sense of interrelatedness among Filipinos
D. It opens an avenue of interaction and discourse by both Filipinos and foreigners
____ 40. The following are some of the concepts and principles of institutions EXCEPT one:
A. Any informal constraints like practice, standard, or label of behavior.
B. Any formal management set up to emulate behavior, function, and regulation.
C. An approach concern with human behavior and action made based on rational choice.
D. An approach aligned to methods and approaches in political science that has significance in
society, implied as to the regulations, orders, and systems.
____ 41. Which of the following states about the advocacy of the first wave of feminist movement?
A. Emphasizes connectedness of men and women in society.
B. Stresses social, cultural, and political inequality to women in society.
C. Highlights many issues associated with women such as marriage, property rights, and the right
to vote.
D. Tackles issues about discrimination of women in the publication arena and covers the facet of
multiculturalism and competition.
____ 42. Which of the following states about the advocacy of the third wave of the feminist movement?
A. Emphasizes connectedness of men and women in society.
B. Stresses social, cultural, and political inequality to women in society.
C. Highlights many issues associated to women such as marriage, property rights, and the right to
vote.
D. Tackles issues about discrimination with women in the publication arena and covers the facet of
multiculturalism and competition.
____ 43. Which of the following human activities can help restore and protect the environment?
I. Deforestation
II. Reforestation
III. Conservation of wildlife
IV. Using eco-friendly products
A. I, II and III C. I and II only
B. II, III and IV D. III and IV only
____ 44. Global warming is one issue that needs to be discussed and addressed immediately. As a learner,
how can you help save the environment?
I. I will use eco-friendly products.
II. I will use my own mug instead of Styrofoam cups.
III. I will use plastic spoon and fork in the fast-food chain.
IV. I will bring reusable bags to the grocery store when buying things.
A. I, II and IV C. II and IV only
B. I, II and III D. III and IV only
____ 45. Martin Heidegger combined Hermeneutics and Phenomenology as a new approach. Which of the
following does NOT belong to his idea?
A. He viewed that awareness is detached from this world and does not relate to historical lived
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 B. He viewed that awareness is not detached from this world, but a structure of historical lived
experience.
C. He claimed that we cannot support all the assumptions, and we are beholden to use words and
reassured them to language.
D. He assumed that understanding is a simple practice of human presence in this world, and in that
understanding is the way we lived.
____ 46. Which of the following shows the application and importance of Human-Environment Systems in
politics?
A. The government must take lead on environmental law for natural resources protections.
B. Asserts that political actions are best elucidated over the application of its value expectations.
C. Elucidate political and social life in relation to language and compound meaning of the political
action of the social and the political actors.
D. Used as a method for the improvement and advancement of politics by providing a concept of a
social issue that well-matched with the radical assessment.
____ 47. The following information below deal with Human-Environment Systems approach EXCEPT one:
A. It is an approach that deals with human lived experiences.
B. It is a paired system to become adaptive and responsive to help protect humanity and restore
environmental sustainability.
C. It is an identifying result that heighten immediate and enduring purposes of reserve utilization
and sustainability.
D. It is an equitable and sustainable solution that focuses on the interrelated facets of the natural
environment and human populations.
____ 48. Which of the following describe a Rational Choice Theory application in politics?
A. The government must take lead on environmental law for natural resources protection.
B. Elucidate political and social life in relation to language and compound meaning of the political
action of social and political actors.
C. Used as a method for the improvement and advancement of politics by providing a concept of
social issue that well-matched with radical assessment.
D. Asserts that political actions are best elucidated over the application of its value expectations
which speculate an individual as self-centered and critical.
____ 49. Which of the following explains the Psychoanalysis approach in economics?
A. Economist sees the demand for a comprehensive account of the economic order.
B. Economics must not be gender bias and women’s experiences should be put into an account for
economic study.
C. Economists think that rational choice best explains why people make economic decisions for
their greatest interest.
D. Existing human needs and wants in satisfying economic activity seems to be and completely in
consciousness for survival and pleasure.
____ 50. Which of the following shows the essential goal of feminist economics?
A. Economist sees the demand for a comprehensive account of the economic order.
B. Economics must not be gender bias and women’s experiences should be put into account for
the economic study.
C. Economists think that rational choice best explains why people make economic decisions for
their greatest interest.
D. Existing human needs and wants in satisfying economic activity seems to be and completely in
consciousness for survival and pleasure.

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