part 1 ucsp

What branch of social science deals with systems of government?

• Sociology
• Economics
• Anthropology
• Political Science

Answer explanation

Which of the following is the goal of Sociology?

• To analyze economic systems exclusively.
• To promote individualism in society.
• To understand social behavior and structures.
• To study only historical events without social context.

Which of the following is NOT the goal of Anthropology in the local setting?

• To understand diverse cultural practices.
• To facilitate community engagement and collaboration.
• To document and preserve local traditions.
• To promote a single cultural perspective exclusively.

Anthropology is the study of humans and their behavior while Sociology focuses on human interaction and how their behavior is influenced by social structures, categories, and institutions. Which of the following is the main relationship of the two disciplines?

• Anthropology studies only ancient cultures, while Sociology studies modern societies.
• Both disciplines study humans, but Anthropology focuses on culture and biology, while Sociology focuses on social structures and interactions.
• Anthropology and Sociology are identical in their approaches to studying human behavior.
• Both disciplines focus solely on economic factors influencing human behavior.

Ana Marie will investigate the people's interactions, relationships in a society, and the importance of diversity and human variations. What particular perspective should she advocate for?

• An intersectional perspective on diversity and human variations.
• A psychological perspective focused solely on individual behavior.
• A purely economic perspective on social interactions.
• A traditional perspective on cultural homogeneity.

Which of the following situations does NOT show the different aspects of culture?

• A purely scientific experiment without cultural context.
• A cooking class focused on traditional recipes.
• A cultural festival celebrating local traditions.
• A documentary exploring historical events.

Which of the following statements defines society from a sociological perspective?

• Society is an abstract concept with no real impact on behavior.
• Society is solely defined by economic transactions.
• Society is a complex network of relationships and institutions that shape human behavior.
• Society is a collection of individuals with no connections.

What BEST explains Edward B. Taylor’s “complex whole”?

• Culture is a fixed set of traditions that never change.
• Culture is a 'complex whole' encompassing various elements of human social life.
• Culture is solely about art and music.
• Culture only refers to the behaviors of a specific group.

The Omicron surge in neighboring countries leads to extreme lock down measures. In the Philippines, societal change happens due to the Omicron variants mutation. How will you respond with this situation?

• Ignore the situation and continue normal activities.
• Restrict travel only for vaccinated individuals.
• Implement strict health protocols, promote vaccination, and provide economic and mental health support.
• Focus solely on economic recovery without health measures.

Franz Boas was known as the Father of American Anthropology. What do you think is his major contribution in this field?

• Focus on archaeological findings over cultural studies
• Cultural relativism and the emphasis on fieldwork.
• Promotion of Eurocentrism in anthropology
• Emphasis on genetic determinism