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Worksheets2ND QUARTERLY ASSESSMENT IN DISS 2025
Total questions: 40
Worksheet time: 20mins
According to Rational Choice Theory, individuals make decisions based on:
Their emotions and social values
Random and impulsive behavior
Logical calculation of costs and benefits
Influence from peers and traditions
Which of the following best describes a rational choice?
Donating to charity without thinking of any return
Choosing a cheaper yet quality product over an expensive one
Helping a friend because of social pressure
Acting according to instinct rather than reason
What is the main assumption behind Rational Choice Theory?
People are guided by social norms and emotions.
People act irrationally when facing difficult situations.
People make decisions after evaluating possible outcomes.
People rely only on tradition in making choices.
What is the main goal of Feminist Theory?
To emphasize economic growth over equality
To promote equal rights and opportunities for all genders
To focus only on the roles of men in society
To discourage participation of women in leadership
Which social issue is most often examined through the Feminist Theory perspective?
Environmental protection
Gender-based discrimination
Technological advancement
Economic inflation
According to Feminist Theory, social structures often:
Treat all genders equally
Favor men and disadvantage women
Are not influenced by gender
Encourage fair treatment of everyone
What is the main focus of Hermeneutical Phenomenology?
Measuring human behavior through experiments
Interpreting and understanding human experiences and meanings
Predicting future social trends using statistics
Describing physical appearances of people
Which of the following best describes the method used in Hermeneutical Phenomenology?
Using laboratory experiments to test hypotheses
Observing animal behavior in natural settings
Interpreting people’s stories and experiences to uncover meaning
Conducting surveys with numerical data
Who is one of the main philosophers associated with Hermeneutical Phenomenology?
Karl Marx
Sigmund Freud
Martin Heidegger
Auguste Comte
What does the concept of Human-Environment Systems mainly study?
The separation between people and nature
The interaction between humans and their physical environment
The behavior of humans in isolation from the environment
The environment’s ability to change without human influence
Which of the following is an example of a Human-Environment System interaction?
Watching movies at home
Planting trees to prevent soil erosion
Reading books about history
Playing online games with friends
What is one major principle of the Human-Environment Systems approach?
Humans and nature exist independently
Environmental issues do not affect social systems
Human activities and environmental processes are interconnected
Nature always controls human behavior
What was Jose Rizal’s main goal in writing his novels Noli Me Tangere and El Filibusterismo?
To promote foreign culture and religion
To entertain the Filipino people
To expose social injustices and inspire reform
To support Spanish colonial policies
Isabelo de los Reyes is known as the “Father of Filipino Socialism” because he:
Supported the complete control of the Church
Advocated for the rights of Filipino workers
Promoted absolute monarchy
Rejected Filipino traditions and beliefs
Both Rizal and de los Reyes contributed to Filipino social thought by:
Encouraging dependence on colonial powers
Highlighting Filipino identity and social reform
Supporting the preservation of colonial hierarchy
Avoiding political and social issues
How did 19th-century Filipino thinkers use language in their writings to promote national awareness?
By writing only in Spanish for elite readers
By translating Filipino experiences into the people’s language
By avoiding discussions of social issues
By promoting foreign ideas over local ones
How did Jose Rizal’s idea of education contribute to social change in the Philippines during the 19th century?
He believed education should be limited to the wealthy elite.
He viewed education as a tool for social mobility and national awakening.
He rejected Western-style education as useless to Filipinos.
He promoted education only for religious purposes.
In what way did Isabelo de los Reyes reflect Filipino culture and experiences in his writings?
By focusing solely on European philosophy and traditions
By documenting Filipino folklore, beliefs, and customs in his works
By discouraging the study of local culture
By writing only in foreign languages for the Spanish authorities
Which of the following best describes Sikolohiyang Pilipino?
The study of Western psychology applied to Filipinos
The study of Filipino behavior based on indigenous concepts and values
The study of ancient Filipino literature and arts
The study of political systems in the Philippines
Who is considered the founder of Sikolohiyang Pilipino (Filipino Psychology)?
Zeus Salazar
Prospero Covar
Virgilio Enriquez
Jose Rizal
The concept of Pantayong Pananaw emphasizes communication that is—
Between Filipinos and foreigners
From us (tayo) to them (sila)
From us (tayo) to ourselves (tayo rin) using our own cultural framework and language
Between different social classes
In Sikolohiyang Pilipino, which Filipino value highlights shared identity and empathy with others?
Pakikibaka
Pakikipagkapwa-tao
Utang na loob
Bayanihan
How does Pantayong Pananaw contribute to developing a genuine Filipino social science?
It encourages the use of Western theories in understanding Filipino culture.
It promotes the study of Filipino society through foreign perspectives.
It urges scholars to use Filipino language, categories, and values in studying Filipino experiences.
It limits the study of Filipino culture to historical narratives only.
In Sikolohiyang Pilipino, why is the concept of kapwa central to understanding Filipino behavior?
It defines social hierarchy and differences among Filipinos.
It emphasizes shared identity and the interconnectedness of the self with others.
It promotes competition and individual achievement.
It focuses only on family relationships.
Which Filipino value promotes collective cooperation and mutual help in times of need?
Pakikisama
Bayanihan
Utang na loob
Hiya
The Filipino social idea of pakikipagkapwa-tao contributes to national development by—
Encouraging individual success over community welfare
Promoting unity, empathy, and respect among citizens
Discouraging social interaction and cooperation
Supporting dependency on others
How does utang na loob positively influence national development?
It creates personal debt that leads to corruption.
It strengthens relationships through gratitude and reciprocity.
It encourages competition between individuals.
It limits community participation.
The value of pakikibaka (struggle) is significant to national development because it—
Promotes passivity in facing social problems.
Encourages citizens to fight for justice and social change.
Prevents people from questioning authorities.
Focuses only on personal achievements.
How does the Filipino concept of kapwa serve as a foundation for nation-building?
It divides people based on social class and economic status.
It fosters mutual respect, solidarity, and shared responsibility among citizens.
It encourages competition and individual achievement over cooperation.
It limits one’s concern only to family and close friends.
In what way does damayan (sympathy and support) strengthen community resilience and national development?
By promoting isolation during times of crisis
By encouraging people to rely solely on government aid
By uniting communities to help one another in times of hardship
By focusing only on personal survival rather than collective welfare
In the context of modern governance, how can the value of bayanihan be institutionalized to promote participatory development?
By encouraging volunteerism and community-led projects in local governance
By relying solely on government agencies for social services
By privatizing community resources for efficiency
By focusing on individual rather than collective goals
Some critics argue that pakikisama can both help and hinder national development. Which situation best shows its positive contribution?
A public official tolerating wrongdoing to maintain friendships
Citizens cooperating peacefully to implement community reforms
Employees agreeing with unethical actions of a superior
Voters supporting a candidate because of family ties
How does the indigenous idea of utang na loob influence ethical leadership in nation-building?
It demands personal loyalty even when it contradicts public interest.
It fosters gratitude that can motivate leaders to serve others selflessly.
It encourages corruption through patron-client relationships.
It limits leaders’ decisions to benefit only their benefactors.
Considering globalization, how can pakikipagkapwa-tao serve as a moral compass in addressing social inequality in the Philippines?
By promoting empathy and social justice in both local and global contexts
By focusing only on relationships within one’s ethnic group
By disregarding global influences and isolating Filipino values
By valuing competition over compassion
Which of the following best describes the main goal of the Social Sciences?
To memorize historical events
To understand human behavior and society to solve real-life problems
To focus only on political systems
To promote competition among people
How can sociology help in addressing social inequality?
By studying how social structures affect people’s opportunities and access to resources
By ignoring the problems of the poor
By focusing only on individual achievements
By promoting social divisions
In dealing with poverty, how can economics as a social science contribute to solutions?
By analyzing how resources are produced, distributed, and consumed
By discouraging employment and productivity
By ignoring the economic needs of citizens
By focusing only on the wealthy sector
Which branch of Social Science studies how government policies can solve issues like corruption and poor governance?
Psychology
Anthropology
Political Science
Geography
How can anthropology be practically used to address cultural misunderstandings in diverse communities?
By promoting one culture as superior to others
By studying and respecting different cultural practices to foster harmony and inclusivity
By discouraging intercultural communication
By focusing only on ancient civilizations
In addressing issues like misinformation and public opinion, how can social psychology contribute to social awareness?
By examining how people’s attitudes, beliefs, and group behavior influence their decisions
By focusing solely on biological factors affecting human behavior
By discouraging communication between individuals
By studying only historical patterns without considering current behavior
