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Midterm Exam_ Understanding the Self

Total questions: 25

Worksheet time: 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Ana looks in the mirror and thinks about her dreams, feelings, and identity. What is she reflecting on?

a)

Her grades

b)

Her self

c)

Her family

d)

Her clothes

2.

Carlo feels nervous before performing on stage but reminds himself, “This is part of who I am.” What concept is Carlo showing?

a)

Self-awareness

b)

Social pressure

c)

Peer influence

d)

Overthinking

3.

A student notices he is happy with friends but serious in class. What does this show about the self?

a)

The self is fixed

b)

The self can change in different situations

c)

The self is only physical

d)

The self is only spiritual

4.

You resist the urge to play Mobile Legends because you need to study. Plato would say your __________ part is controlling.

a)

Appetitive

b)

Rational

c)

Spirited

d)

Physical

5.

When you donate to charity because of love for God, whose idea of the self are you practicing?

a)

Plato

b)

St. Augustine

c)

Hume

d)

Freud

6.

Maria thinks deeply: “I exist because I can think, doubt, and reason.” Which philosopher’s perspective is this?

a)

David Hume

b)

Rene Descartes

c)

St. Augustine

d)

Plato

7.

Josh feels different emotions every day—angry, sad, happy. Hume would say the self is:

a)

A bundle of changing perceptions

b)

A permanent soul

c)

A divine creation

d)

A pyramid of needs

8.

Kevin changes his behavior when he’s with his barkada vs. at home. Mead would say Kevin is balancing:

a)

Past and present

b)

“I” and “Me”

c)

Right and wrong

d)

Ego and Id

9.

Andrea feels prettier and more confident because her friends compliment her. This shows:

a)

Reality principle

b)

Looking-glass self

c)

Self-actualization

d)

Pleasure principle

10.

A student volunteers to be a class officer after encouragement from peers. Which perspective explains this?

a)

Sociological

b)

Philosophical

c)

Psychological

d)

Biological

11.

You eat the last slice of pizza even if it’s your sibling’s. Freud would say your __________ is at work.

a)

Ego

b)

Superego

c)

Conscience

d)

Animus

12.

Paolo wants to buy expensive shoes but decides to save money instead. Which part of his personality guided him?

a)

Ego

b)

Id

c)

Superego

d)

Rational soul

13.

Rica studies hard not only to pass but also because she doesn’t want to disappoint her parents. Which part of Freud’s model explains this?

a)

Superego

b)

Id

c)

Ego

d)

Appetitive

14.

In Freud’s iceberg analogy, the thoughts and desires we are not fully aware of are in the:

a)

Surface mind

b)

Unconscious

c)

Ego

d)

Superego

15.

A student skips lunch and feels weak during class. Which need is not met?

a)

Physiological

b)

Esteem

c)

Love and belonging

d)

Safety

16.

Carlo joins a basketball team because he wants friendship and acceptance. Which level of Maslow’s hierarchy?

a)

Self-actualization

b)

Love and belonging

c)

Safety

d)

Esteem

17.

Ella locks the doors at night to feel secure. Which need is she fulfilling?

a)

Physiological

b)

Safety

18.

Jessa works hard to graduate with honors so people will respect her. Which need is she focusing on?

a)

Esteem

b)

Self-actualization

c)

Love and belonging

d)

Safety

19.

Paulo pursues his dream of becoming a doctor not for money, but to help others and reach his potential. What need is this?

a)

Self-actualization

b)

Esteem

c)

Physiological

d)

Safety

20.

A student avoids cheating because he believes in honesty and moral values. Which part of Freud’s personality is active?

a)

Ego

b)

Id

c)

Superego

d)

Rational soul

21.

Jane meditates and prays daily to strengthen her relationship with God. Whose perspective of the self does this reflect?

a)

Plato

b)

St. Augustine

c)

Descartes

d)

Mead

22.

Miguel balances his study time and social life. He is showing which part of Freud’s model?

a)

Id

b)

Ego

c)

Superego

d)

Rational self

23.

Alex realizes he is a unique person, but his identity is also shaped by friends and family. This reflects which perspective?

a)

Sociological

b)

Psychological

c)

Biological

d)

Philosophical

24.

While preparing for college, Bea reflects on her strengths, weaknesses, and goals. Which concept is she practicing?

a)

Self-awareness

b)

Looking-glass self

c)

Pleasure principle

d)

Appetitive self

25.

Among Maslow’s needs, which is MOST important before all others can be fulfilled?

a)

Self-actualization

b)

Esteem

c)

Physiological

d)

Love and belonging