PRETEST (INTERSUBJECTIVITY)

1. It refers to the unique relationship between distinct subjects.

• A. Human interaction

• B. Intersubjectivity

• C. Self-awareness

• D. Transcendence

2. Which of the following allows the person to give himself or herself to others and receive others in his or her life and relate with them?

• A. Individuality

• B. Interiority

• C. Shared emotions

• D. Social context

3. Which is considered as a deeper level of self-other interaction?

• A. Knowledge of the existence of the other

• B. Awareness of the self as being seen by others

• C. Attentiveness to the surrounding environment

• D. Understanding the unique behavior of the others

4. What is the defining characteristic which sets apart human interaction from the interaction of other animals ?

• A. Human freedom

• B. Human touch

• C. Human gaze

• D. Human words

5. What is the term used to describe a situation where an individual presents himself or herself in a certain way when dealing with others?

• A. “Mirroring”

• B. “Performing”

• C. “Pretending”

• D. “Seeming”

6. A deeper and more genuine interaction is called _________.

• A. Awareness

• B. Conversation

• C. Dialogue

• D. Interiority

7. How does authentic or genuine relationship occur between two individuals?

• A. When the self realizes that the other is a unique individual

• B. When two individuals begin to view each other as an other

• C. When they acknowledge each other as distinct individuals

• D. All of the above.

8. Which of the following statements about dialogue is correct?

• A. Dialogue is confined to words.

• B. Dialogue is exactly similar to conversation.

• C. Only beings with inner life can engage in a dialogue.

• D. It is possible to have a dialogue with material objects.

9. Which situation below clearly illustrates a dialogue?

• A. Asking a bystander for direction

• B. Talking about politics with a stranger

• C. Seeking for forgiveness from a parent

• D. Inquiring on goods from a storekeeper

10. Which of these statements indicate that the speaker is ready to engage in a genuine dialogue?

• A. “I tend to ignore strangers.”

• B. “I wish you were gone.”

• C. “I always treat people with respect.”

• D. “I think my idea is always better.