Social science is basically the systematic study of various aspects of human society. When was it primarily established?

300 years after Natural Science began

Which of the following describes a key difference between Social Science and Natural Science, according to the presentation?

Social Science deals with the subject (Human being) and is characterized as an open system.

Social Science deals with object, while Natural Science deals with subject (Human being).

Natural Science employs the scientific model, but Social Science does not.

Natural Science typically uses a more spontaneous and unpredictable system.

The discipline of Economics primarily aims to study which of the following?

How to manage limited resources to satisfy the unlimited wants of individuals.

The past and present evolution of the human species.

The scientific study of economies and their forms, meaning, and context.

The system of governance and analysis of political activities and behavior.

Demography is defined as the study of human population and its dynamics. Which component is not included in its scope?

Population growth and distribution

Population size (actual head count)

In analyzing Aristotle’s perspective about the government, does the Philippine government categorized as a good government?

Yes, because the government promotes the common good and welfare of its citizens.

Yes, because the government manifests the principle of checks and balances.

No, because there are controversies like corruption, poverty, and issues about extra-judicial killings.

No, because the democratic government will promote the rule of poor people in our society.

According to the Functionalist perspective, society is best described as:

A system of interconnected parts that work together in harmony to maintain a state of balance and social equilibrium.

A constantly changing battlefield of competing interests.

An abstract set of binary oppositions.

A set of individuals striving to meet their own biological needs.

In Karl Marx's theory, society's economic structure is defined by the struggle between two primary classes. What are these two antagonistic classes in a capitalist society?

The Bourgeoisie (owners of the means of production) and the Proletariat (wage-laborers)

The Management and the Consumers

According to Marx's theory of Historical Materialism, the 'Base' of society, which determines the nature of all other institutions, is composed of which element?

The economic mode of production (means and relations of production)

Law, Religion, and Education (the Superstructure)

Political parties and the State

Cultural values and collective consciousness

What is the central theme of symbolic interactionism, according to the provided presentation?

That human life is lived in the symbolic domain.

That society is a complex system whose parts work together to promote solidarity and stability.

That all social institutions exist to perpetuate inequality.

That behavior is determined by biological impulses.

A student fails an exam and then tells their friends that the professor's questions were unfair, confusing, and that the professor is just biased against them, rather than acknowledging that they did not study. Which defense mechanism is the student most clearly employing?

Rationalization (supplying a logical reason as opposed to the real reason).

Repression (barring internal memories from awareness).

Displacement (shifting attention to a safer substitute).

Denial (refusing to accept external realities)

The Superego, which represents the moralist and idealistic part of the personality, is identified as a lasting trace resulting from the resolution of which key developmental conflict?

The conflict known as the Oedipus or Electra complex in the Phallic Stage.

The primary conflict in the Oral Stage.

The conflict with parental/societal pressures in the Anal Stage.

The repression of libidinal energy during the Latency Period.

A person decides to wait until payday to buy a new phone, even though they want it immediately. This decision demonstrates the function of the Ego operating under the reality principle. What is the primary goal of the Ego in this situation?

To achieve satisfaction realistically by mediating between the Id and Superego.

To generate the personality's total psychic energy.

To impose guilt or shame for failing to meet moral standards.

To immediately gratify all wishes and desires.

Conflicts between the Id, Superego, and Ego arise in the unconscious mind and can come out in various ways. Which of the following examples represents one of the ways this underlying conflict can surface into observable behavior?

Developing a strict moral conscience.

Experiencing a moment of working memory.

Shifting attention from one target to a safer substitute.

Psychoanalytic theory was the first of many psychodynamic theories and that these theories share a fundamental belief about human behavior. What is the core shared premise of psychodynamic theories?

That human behavior is primarily the function of reactions to internal (mostly unconscious) stimuli, instincts, urges, and thoughts.

That behavior is solely in response to external stimuli and learned responses.

That the human is in a process of becoming and just 'is.'

That all emotional contents of the mind are easily accessed when needed.

Defense mechanisms are described as operating unconsciously to achieve a specific protective function. What is the Ego trying to protect itself from by employing these mechanisms?

Threats from the Id and from external reality.

The demands of the Ego Ideal alone.

The conflicts of the Oral and Anal stages.

The immediate gratification of the pleasure principle.

A commuter decides to take a longer, less congested route to work instead of the shortest route which is heavily gridlocked. According to the core principle of Rational Choice Theory, this decision is made because the commuter:

Believes the benefit of reduced stress and predictable timing (reward) outweighs the cost of a longer drive time.

Is trying to minimize the total distance traveled.

Is unconsciously driven by habit to avoid the highway.

Is conforming to societal norms regarding traffic etiquette.

Rational Choice Theory states that choices which seem irrational to one person may make perfect sense to another. This is primarily because the definition of "best overall outcome" or "rational justification" is ultimately dependent on:

The individual's subjective, personal preferences and desires.

Objective, universally accepted ethical standards.

Unconscious drives and childhood experiences.

The structure of the social system (norms and institutions).

A company has two options: Option X offers a 90% chance of a high profit, but a 10% chance of a catastrophic loss. Option Y offers a 100% chance of a guaranteed moderate profit. The company chooses Option Y. Based on the assumption of Optimality, the company's choice implies that:

The company's preference set prioritized risk aversion over maximum potential reward.

Catastrophic loss was not a possible outcome

The company was limited by external structures that mandated Option Y.

Rational Choice Theory fails to explain this behavior.

Which of the following BEST reflects the implications of this assumption?

Individuals use their self-interests to make choices that provide them with the greatest personal benefit.

Individuals will always cooperate for the collective good.

Individuals' social actions are primarily determined by tradition and environmental influences.

Individuals are constantly constrained by social structures and norms.

Rational Choice Theory struggles to explain decisions made in an instant, such as those that influence survival, because there is no time to weigh the costs and benefits. This criticism focuses on the theory's failure to account for:

The role of intuitive reasoning or instinct.

The influence of family/societal norms on preferences.

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

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A systematic process used by social scientists to interpret and explain social phenomena in society.

Scientific Method

Intuitive Method

Hypothesis

Empirical Method

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

All of the following are the definition of Social Science EXCEPT:

A scholarly study of the complexity of human society and its relationship vis-à-vis environment and technology.

The study of phenomena relating to individuals, human groups, and their socio-physical environment.

It focuses on the study of nature, plants, animals, matter, energy, and other biological and physical aspects.

It is described as an interdisciplinary approach which allows the sharing of theories and methodologies.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

The beginning of social science inquiry or research can be traced back to ancient ____________.

Roman Thinkers

Greek Thinkers

Chinese Thinkers

Muslim Thinkers

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following BEST describes the general theme on the foundation of Social Science during the Middle Ages?

The French society was unequally divided into three classes: clergy, nobility, and masses.

It saw the rise of the middle class as an influential sector focused on capitalism and surplus production.

The rise of new philosophies, ideas, and discoveries originated from prominent thinkers in Europe.

The contrasting beliefs between the thinkers and the monarchs who derived their power from the Church.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following science explains the symptoms of Coronavirus disease or COVID-19?

Social Science

Humanities

Natural Science

Medicine

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following science will examine the psychological effects of COVID-19 pandemic among learners?

Humanities

Psychological Science

Natural Science

Social Science

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

During the pre-colonial times, early Filipinos practice paganism which is a religion focused on the beliefs centered with the natural environment. Which of the following science is concerned with the faith and religion of early Filipinos?

Polytheism

Life Science

Social Science

Humanities

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2nd Periodical Test_DISS

A systematic process used by social scientists to interpret and explain social phenomena in society.

All of the following are the definition of Social Science EXCEPT:

The beginning of social science inquiry or research can be traced back to ancient ____________.

Which of the following BEST describes the general theme on the foundation of Social Science during the Middle Ages?

Which of the following science explains the symptoms of Coronavirus disease or COVID-19?

Which of the following science will examine the psychological effects of COVID-19 pandemic among learners?

During the pre-colonial times, early Filipinos practice paganism which is a religion focused on the beliefs centered with the natural environment. Which of the following science is concerned with the faith and religion of early Filipinos?

It is a major branch of science that deals with the description, prediction and understanding of natural phenomenon.

A branch of government that is authorized to make, alter, and repeal laws.

A branch of government that evaluates and interprets the meaning of laws, applies laws to individual cases, and decides if laws violate the Constitution.

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