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WorksheetsQ4 DISS Reviewer
Total questions: 70
Worksheet time: 47mins
Which of the following is NOT an assumption of rational choice theory?
Individuals act rationally.
Individuals act in their collective interest.
Individuals have sufficient information to make rational choices.
Preferences are transitive
RCT states that individual’s action are based on their preference, beliefs and feasible strategies.
TRUE
FALSE
Emotions and attachment are necessary in making a decision to get the best results.
TRUE
FALSE
Rational individuals used to rank alternatives from best to worst and choosing the most feasible action/outcomes even if it will yield negative result.
TRUE
FALSE
RCT predicts the outcome and the pattern of choices.
TRUE
FALSE
RCT states that people act upon what they believe will be beneficial to others.
TRUE
FALSE
People act with rationality when making choices that are aimed at optimization of their pleasure or profit.
TRUE
FALSE
RCT assumes that individuals pursue only self-serving goals by choosing the best among alternatives thru rational calculations.
TRUE
FALSE
A tool used to analyze strategic behavior by taking into account how participants expect others to behave.
game theory
prisoners dilemma
social exchange
bounded rationality
If action 1 is preferred to action 2 and action 2 is preferred to action 3,then action 1 is preferred to action 3.
completeness
transitivity
transition
game strategy
People are not always able to obtain all the information they would need to make the best possible decision.
bounded rationality
cognitive limitation
time constraints
boxed rationality
A systematic approach to estimating the strengths and weaknesses of alternatives used to determine options which provide the best approach to achieving benefits.
Cost-Benefit Analysis
reward - punishment analysis
win - lose analysis
consequences analysis
According to Rational choice theory people are motivated by the rewards and costs of actions and by the profits that they can make.
TRUE
FALSE
The goal of an individual in decision making is to minimize benefits and maximize cost.
TRUE
FALSE
Knows what will happen under any choice made.
perfect information
cognitive knowledge
sufficient time
unlimited information
RCT theorists believe that we can understand group behavior by understanding an individual.
True
False
This concept pertains to the idea that people are motivated by their personal desires and aspirations but since attaining all of it is impossible, they must make choices related to their goals and the means to attain those goals.
Utility Maximization
Utility structure of preferences
Centrality of individuals
people will choose the object that provides the greatest reward at the lower cost
Utility Maximization
Structure of preferences
Decision-making under conditions for uncertainty
Centrality of individuals in the explanation of group outcomes
refers to the idea that people are motivated by their personal desires and aspirations but since it is not possible for them to attain all of the things that they want, they must make choices related to their goals and the means for attaining those goals
Centrality of individuals in the explanation of group outcomes
Decision-making under conditions for uncertainty
Utility Maximization
Structure of preferences
You are admitted to two universities in Manila, the first university will cost your parents a lot of money in order for you to graduate, the other university will help you and your parents in your financial problem. What concept of rational choice theory this scenario denote?
Centrality of individuals in the explanation of group outcomes
Decision-making under conditions for uncertainty
Utility Maximization
Structure of preferences
Which of the following is NOT an assumption of Rational Choice Theory?
Consistency in decision-making
Access to all relevant information
The ability to predict the future with certainty
Rationality
Which of the following is an example of Rational Choice Theory in practice?
Choosing a romantic partner based on physical attraction alone
Donating to charity out of a sense of obligation
Voting for a candidate who best represents your values
Engaging in criminal behavior on a whim
Which of the following is an example of Rational Choice Theory in economics?
Recycling to protect the environment
Voting in a political election
Buying a product that provides the most satisfaction for the least cost
Engaging in criminal behavior for personal gain
What is the role of information in Rational Choice Theory?
It is assumed that individuals have access to all relevant information necessary to make informed decisions
It is assumed that individuals do not have access to any information
It is assumed that individuals only have access to some information
It is not relevant to decision-making in Rational Choice Theory
Which of the following best describes the rational choice model of decision-making?
Individuals make decisions based on irrational or impulsive factors
Individuals make decisions based on a combination of rational and irrational factors
Individuals make decisions based on a careful consideration of the costs and benefits of different options
Individuals make decisions based solely on the influence of social norms
Who is the main proponent of the psychoanalytic theory?
Carl Jung
Carl Rogers
Sigmund Freud
Benjamin Bloom
It is the part wherein thoughts and perceptions are located?
EGO
SUBCONSCIOUS
PRECONSCIOUS
CONSCIOUS
It is the level wherein a person access their memories and stored knowledge?
SUPEREGO
CONSCIOUS
SUBCONSCIOUS
ID
It is the deepest level in the mental iceberg wherein all tendencies are in prison.
EGO IDEAL
UNCONSCIOUS
SUPEREGO
SUBCONSCIOUS
It is the moral principle of the Freudian personality structure.
ID
EGO IDEAL
CONSCIOUS
SUPEREGO
It shows the behavior from the combination of all the interactions between personality structures.
SUBCONSCIOUS
EGO
SUPEREGO
ID
Which of the following statements BEST describes the FREUDIAN TRIPARTITE
Superego must be powerful more than ID
Ego should be always conforming to standards
Ego, ID and Superego should maintain balance.
Ego should be always in line with goodness.
Which of the following STATEMENTS is TRUE about the mental iceberg?
We only prioritize our conscious state.
Our subconscious is always accessible.
Unconscious level reflects in the conscious behavior.
Conscious states control all levels of the iceberg.
According to Freud's psychoanalytic theory, which part of the personality seeks to reduce tension, avoid pain, and enhance pleasure?
ID
Ego
Superego
None of the above
What is the role of the ego in the personality according to Freud's theory?
Maintains balance between impulses and conscience
Seeks immediate gratification
Represents the conscience
None of the above
What principle guides the ID towards immediate gratification?
Conscience Principle
None of the above
Reality Principle
Pleasure Principle
Which part of the personality is based on the reality principle and negotiates between the desires of the ID and the limitations of the environment?
Ego
ID
None of the above
Superego
What are defense mechanisms used for in Freud's psychoanalytic theory?
None of the above
To represent the conscience
To prevent unconscious activity from reaching consciousness
To enhance pleasure
What is the main function of the ID in the personality according to Freud's theory?
To get basic needs met
To maintain balance between impulses and conscience
To represent the conscience
None of the above
Which of those when threatened leads us to use defense mechanisms?
ID
Ego
Superego
What happens if the ego fails to use the reality principle according to Freud's theory?
The superego takes over
None of the above
Immediate gratification is achieved
Unconscious defense mechanisms are employed
What is the role of the superego in the personality according to Freud's theory?
None of the above
Represents the conscience and moral part of us
Seeks immediate gratification
Maintains balance between impulses and conscience
Which defense mechanism involves keeping information out of conscious awareness?
Projection
Repression
Sublimation
Which defense mechanism involves taking out frustrations on people or objects that are less threatening?
Displacement
Denial
Rationalization
Regression
Reverting back to immature behavior from an earlier stage of development
Repression
Regression
Projection
Displacement
Mrs. James can’t understand why her husband has been so grumpy and irritable for the past week. It certainly isn’t her fault that he didn’t receive the anticipated promotion at the factory. What defense mechanism is her husband using?
Projection
Denial
Displacement
Rationalization
What is the central conflict identified by Marxism?
left vs. right
rich vs. poor
white vs. black
nations vs. other nations
What was the goal of communism, according to Marx?
the oppression of the working class
a more equal and fair society
making everybody rich
making everybody poor
What is the basis of Capitalism?
welfare programs
a democratically elected leadership
high taxes
private ownership of the means of production
A socio-economic system based especially on private ownership of the means of production and the exploitation of the labor force is ...
communism
capitalism
materialism
orientalism
The workers belong to ...
bourgeoisie
proletariat
Upper class belongs to ...
bourgeoisie
proletariat
The feeling of separation of one group from society is called ...
communalism
alienation
communism
orientalism
The following are the common problem faced by the working class, except ...
low wages
the long duration of work
felling unhappy
maximize profit
According to Marx, the impact of capitalism are the following, except ...
alienation
exploitation
modes of production
What was the goal of communism, according to Marx?
the oppression of the working class
a more equal and fair society
making everybody rich
making everybody poor
The following are related to Marxism, except ...
social
politic
religion
economic
A pamphlet outlining the theory of historical materialism created by Karl Marx and Engels is called ...
Communist Manifesto
Capitalism Manifesto
Marxist Manifesto
Cyborg Manifesto
