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Q4 DISS Reviewer

Total questions: 70

Worksheet time: 47mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which of the following is NOT an assumption of rational choice theory?

a)

Individuals act rationally.

b)

Individuals act in their collective interest.

c)

Individuals have sufficient information to make rational choices.

d)

Preferences are transitive

2.

RCT states that individual’s action are based on their preference, beliefs and feasible strategies.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

3.

Emotions and attachment are necessary in making a decision to get the best results.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

4.

Rational individuals used to rank alternatives from best to worst and choosing the most feasible action/outcomes even if it will yield negative result.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

5.

RCT predicts the outcome and the pattern of choices.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

6.

RCT states that people act upon what they believe will be beneficial to others.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

7.

People act with rationality when making choices that are aimed at optimization of their pleasure or profit.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

8.

RCT assumes that individuals pursue only self-serving goals by choosing the best among alternatives thru rational calculations.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

9.

A tool used to analyze strategic behavior by taking into account how participants expect others to behave.

a)

game theory

b)

prisoners dilemma

c)

social exchange

d)

bounded rationality

10.

If action 1 is preferred to action 2 and action 2 is preferred to action 3,then action 1 is preferred to action 3.

a)

completeness

b)

transitivity

c)

transition

d)

game strategy

11.

People are not always able to obtain all the information they would need to make the best possible decision.

a)

bounded rationality

b)

cognitive limitation

c)

time constraints

d)

boxed rationality

12.

A systematic approach to estimating the strengths and weaknesses of alternatives used to determine options which provide the best approach to achieving benefits.

a)

Cost-Benefit Analysis

b)

reward - punishment analysis

c)

win - lose analysis

d)

consequences analysis

13.

According to Rational choice theory people are motivated by the rewards and costs of actions and by the profits that they can make.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

14.

The goal of an individual in decision making is to minimize benefits and maximize cost.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

15.

Knows what will happen under any choice made.

a)

perfect information

b)

cognitive knowledge

c)

sufficient time

d)

unlimited information

16.

RCT theorists believe that we can understand group behavior by understanding an individual.

a)

True

b)

False

17.

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.

a)

Utility Maximization

b)

Utility structure of preferences

c)

Centrality of individuals

18.

people will choose the object that provides the greatest reward at the lower cost

a)

Utility Maximization

b)

Structure of preferences

c)

Decision-making under conditions for uncertainty

d)

Centrality of individuals in the explanation of group outcomes

19.

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

a)

Centrality of individuals in the explanation of group outcomes

b)

Decision-making under conditions for uncertainty

c)

Utility Maximization

d)

Structure of preferences

20.

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?

a)

Centrality of individuals in the explanation of group outcomes

b)

Decision-making under conditions for uncertainty

c)

Utility Maximization

d)

Structure of preferences

21.

Which of the following is NOT an assumption of Rational Choice Theory?

a)

Consistency in decision-making

b)

Access to all relevant information

c)

The ability to predict the future with certainty

d)

Rationality

22.

Which of the following is an example of Rational Choice Theory in practice?

a)

Choosing a romantic partner based on physical attraction alone

b)

Donating to charity out of a sense of obligation

c)

Voting for a candidate who best represents your values

d)

Engaging in criminal behavior on a whim

23.

Which of the following is an example of Rational Choice Theory in economics?

a)

Recycling to protect the environment

b)

Voting in a political election

c)

Buying a product that provides the most satisfaction for the least cost

d)

Engaging in criminal behavior for personal gain

24.

What is the role of information in Rational Choice Theory?

a)

It is assumed that individuals have access to all relevant information necessary to make informed decisions

b)

It is assumed that individuals do not have access to any information

c)

It is assumed that individuals only have access to some information

d)

It is not relevant to decision-making in Rational Choice Theory

25.

Which of the following best describes the rational choice model of decision-making?

a)

Individuals make decisions based on irrational or impulsive factors

b)

Individuals make decisions based on a combination of rational and irrational factors

c)

Individuals make decisions based on a careful consideration of the costs and benefits of different options

d)

Individuals make decisions based solely on the influence of social norms

26.

Who is the main proponent of the psychoanalytic theory?

a)

Carl Jung

b)

Carl Rogers

c)

Sigmund Freud

d)

Benjamin Bloom

27.

It is the part wherein thoughts and perceptions are located?

a)

EGO

b)

SUBCONSCIOUS

c)

PRECONSCIOUS

d)

CONSCIOUS

28.

It is the level wherein a person access their memories and stored knowledge?

a)

SUPEREGO

b)

CONSCIOUS

c)

SUBCONSCIOUS

d)

ID

29.

It is the deepest level in the mental iceberg wherein all tendencies are in prison.

a)

EGO IDEAL

b)

UNCONSCIOUS

c)

SUPEREGO

d)

SUBCONSCIOUS

30.

It is the moral principle of the Freudian personality structure.

a)

ID

b)

EGO IDEAL

c)

CONSCIOUS

d)

SUPEREGO

31.

It shows the behavior from the combination of all the interactions between personality structures.

a)

SUBCONSCIOUS

b)

EGO

c)

SUPEREGO

d)

ID

32.

Which of the following statements BEST describes the FREUDIAN TRIPARTITE

a)

Superego must be powerful more than ID

b)

Ego should be always conforming to standards

c)

Ego, ID and Superego should maintain balance.

d)

Ego should be always in line with goodness.

33.

Which of the following STATEMENTS is TRUE about the mental iceberg?

a)

We only prioritize our conscious state.

b)

Our subconscious is always accessible.

c)

Unconscious level reflects in the conscious behavior.

d)

Conscious states control all levels of the iceberg.

34.

According to Freud's psychoanalytic theory, which part of the personality seeks to reduce tension, avoid pain, and enhance pleasure?

a)

ID

b)

Ego

c)

Superego

d)

None of the above

35.

What is the role of the ego in the personality according to Freud's theory?

a)

Maintains balance between impulses and conscience

b)

Seeks immediate gratification

c)

Represents the conscience

d)

None of the above

36.

What principle guides the ID towards immediate gratification?

a)

Conscience Principle

b)

None of the above

c)

Reality Principle

d)

Pleasure Principle

37.

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?

a)

Ego

b)

ID

c)

None of the above

d)

Superego

38.

What are defense mechanisms used for in Freud's psychoanalytic theory?

a)

None of the above

b)

To represent the conscience

c)

To prevent unconscious activity from reaching consciousness

d)

To enhance pleasure

39.

What is the main function of the ID in the personality according to Freud's theory?

a)

To get basic needs met

b)

To maintain balance between impulses and conscience

c)

To represent the conscience

d)

None of the above

40.

Which of those when threatened leads us to use defense mechanisms?

a)

ID

b)

Ego

c)

Superego

41.

What happens if the ego fails to use the reality principle according to Freud's theory?

a)

The superego takes over

b)

None of the above

c)

Immediate gratification is achieved

d)

Unconscious defense mechanisms are employed

42.

What is the role of the superego in the personality according to Freud's theory?

a)

None of the above

b)

Represents the conscience and moral part of us

c)

Seeks immediate gratification

d)

Maintains balance between impulses and conscience

43.

Which defense mechanism involves keeping information out of conscious awareness?

a)

Projection

b)

Repression

c)

Sublimation

44.

Which defense mechanism involves taking out frustrations on people or objects that are less threatening?

a)

Displacement

b)

Denial

c)

Rationalization

d)

Regression

45.

Reverting back to immature behavior from an earlier stage of development

a)

Repression

b)

Regression

c)

Projection

d)

Displacement

46.
Acting in exactly the opposite way to one’s unacceptable impulses
a)
Sublimation
b)
Projection
c)
Reaction Formation
d)
Rationalization
47.
Soldiers exposed to traumatic experiences in concentration camps during wartime sometimes had amnesia and were unable to recall any part of their ordeal.
a)
Regression
b)
Rationalization
c)
Intellectualization
d)
Repression
48.
Attributing one’s own unacceptable feelings and thoughts to others and not yourself
a)
sublimation
b)
projection
c)
rationalization
d)
reaction formation
49.

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?

a)

Projection

b)

Denial

c)

Displacement

d)

Rationalization

50.
This situation is a good example of which defense mechanism? "It's OK to post hurtful comments online because everyone does it."
a)
Denial
b)
Reaction Formation
c)
Rationalization
d)
Compensation
51.

What is the central conflict identified by Marxism?

a)

left vs. right

b)

rich vs. poor

c)

white vs. black

d)

nations vs. other nations

52.

What was the goal of communism, according to Marx?

a)

the oppression of the working class

b)

a more equal and fair society

c)

making everybody rich

d)

making everybody poor

53.

What is the basis of Capitalism?

a)

welfare programs

b)

a democratically elected leadership

c)

high taxes

d)

private ownership of the means of production

54.

A socio-economic system based especially on private ownership of the means of production and the exploitation of the labor force is ...

a)

communism

b)

capitalism

c)

materialism

d)

orientalism

55.

The workers belong to ...

a)

bourgeoisie

b)

proletariat

56.

Upper class belongs to ...

a)

bourgeoisie

b)

proletariat

57.
What does proletariat refer to?
a)
Business owners
b)
Landowners
c)
Working class
d)
Peasants
58.
What is the meaning of bourgeoisie?
a)
Working class
b)
Ruling class
c)
Middle class
d)
Oppressed class
59.
What is the concept of alienation in Marxism?
a)
Feeling foreign to one's labor
b)
Social division
c)
Class struggle
d)
False consciousness
60.
What are the features of a communist society?
a)
Private ownership of means
b)
Class-based society
c)
Stateless and classless society
d)
Economic competition
61.
What is one criticism of Marxism regarding oversimplification?
a)
Marx focuses too much on gender inequality
b)
Marx focuses too much on power and status
c)
Marx focuses too much on class divisions
d)
Marx focuses too much on social change
62.
What is one criticism of Marxism regarding economic determinism?
a)
Marx sees economic factors as the sole cause of everything
b)
Marx focuses too much on equality in society
c)
marx considers power and status independently
63.

The feeling of separation of one group from society is called ...

a)

communalism

b)

alienation

c)

communism

d)

orientalism

64.

The following are the common problem faced by the working class, except ...

a)

low wages

b)

the long duration of work

c)

felling unhappy

d)

maximize profit

65.

According to Marx, the impact of capitalism are the following, except ...

a)

alienation

b)

exploitation

c)

modes of production

66.
What are the features of a capitalist society?
a)
Legal freedom for workers
b)
Equitable distribution
c)
Proletariat ownership of means
d)
Competition between capitalists
67.
Which of these is a conflict theory?
a)
Structural theory
b)
Functionalism
c)
Symbolic interactionism
d)
Marxism
68.

What was the goal of communism, according to Marx?

a)

the oppression of the working class

b)

a more equal and fair society

c)

making everybody rich

d)

making everybody poor

69.

The following are related to Marxism, except ...

a)

social

b)

politic

c)

religion

d)

economic

70.

A pamphlet outlining the theory of historical materialism created by Karl Marx and Engels is called ...

a)

Communist Manifesto

b)

Capitalism Manifesto

c)

Marxist Manifesto

d)

Cyborg Manifesto