Science, Technology, and Society Module 1

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Which law focuses on providing scholarship opportunities to students from low-income families?

RA 8439

RA 7687 (correct)

RA 11337

RA 11035

Which technology helps in capturing detailed spatial data for cultural heritage sites?

Multispectral Imaging

3D Laser Scanning (correct)

Virtual Reality

Augmented Reality

What does the law RA 11337 primarily aim to achieve?

Support the growth and development of the Philippine startup ecosystem. (correct)

Provide benefits for government S & T personnel involved in STA.

Encourage research in maternal health and tobacco studies.

Promote the development of renewable energy resources.

Which of these is a notable contributor to the field of Anthropology and Archeology?

Migs Canilao (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of the Balik Scientist Program as institutionalized by RA 11035?

Encourage the return of Filipino scientists to the country and share their expertise. (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which law focuses on the development and utilization of renewable energy resources?

RA 9513 (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of Multispectral Imaging (MSI) as mentioned in the content?

Capturing images at various wavelengths beyond human vision. (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which law mandates eco-friendly practices and community involvement in the tourism industry?

RA 11365 (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which Latin term is the origin of the word 'science'?

scientia (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of technology, as defined in the text?

The application of knowledge to create solutions for real-world problems. (B) Signup and view all the answers

What does 'society' refer to?

A group of people who share the same cultural components and live in a definable community. (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the focus of Science, Technology, and Society (STS) as a field of study?

Exploring the ways modern science and technology shape society. (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of a technology designed to address a security concern?

Textalyzer (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is presented as a system that scores a country's citizens based on their actions?

Social Credit System (D) Signup and view all the answers

What was the core proposition of the heliocentric model of the universe?

The Sun is at the center of the solar system. (B) Signup and view all the answers

According to 'Interconnections: A Systems History of Science, Technology, Leisure, and Fear,' what is a key role of interdisciplinary studies?

To foster innovation within science and technology. (C) Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Interconnections: A Systems History of Science, Technology, Leisure, and Fear' emphasize in relation to societal and technological changes?

The interconnected nature of societal and technological changes. (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of the theory of evolution by natural selection?

Organisms evolve through inherited traits that boost their survival and reproductive success. (D) Signup and view all the answers

In Freudian psychoanalytic theory, what principle guides the functioning of the ego?

The reality principle, balancing id demands and social acceptability. (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes the role of the superego, according to Freud?

The voice of conscience, dictating morally acceptable behavior. (C) Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'intellectual revolution' generally refer to?

Significant shifts in knowledge, beliefs and social structures. (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary conflict explored in the Oedipus complex?

Conflicts between a mother and a male child during phallic development. (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of these did NOT significantly contribute to the acceptance of the heliocentric model?

Church supported De Revolutionibus early on. (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which concept is most closely associated with an individual's 'conscience'?

Superego (D) Signup and view all the answers

What was a significant contribution of the Pre-Historic Period that set the foundation for human survival?

Creation of stone tools (D) Signup and view all the answers

During which period did the invention of the compass contribute significantly to navigation?

Medieval Period (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which invention is attributed to the Ancient Period and significantly advanced engineering in Egypt?

Calendar (A) Signup and view all the answers

What major scientific shift occurred during the Early Modern Period?

Development of evidence-based experimentation (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which civilization is credited with the invention of cuneiform?

Mesopotamian (C) Signup and view all the answers

What significant advancement in mathematics occurred during the Islamic Golden Age?

Inventing algebra (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a key figure associated with the Scientific Revolution?

Isaac Newton (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which contribution is NOT associated with the Medieval Period?

Heliocentric theory (C) Signup and view all the answers

What effect did the American Regime have on education in the Philippines?

It implemented a secularized public school system. (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following describes the significance of the Industrial Revolution?

It resulted in machines and factory-driven urbanization. (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which infrastructure developments were introduced during the Spanish Period?

Churches, bridges, and roads. (C) Signup and view all the answers

What was a major issue faced by Philippine science and technology after independence?

A lack of high-trained scientists. (D) Signup and view all the answers

What role did technology play in the social context during the Spanish colonization of the Philippines?

Technologies served colonization, religious practices, and societal control. (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following was an indigenous tool used during the pre-colonial period in the Philippines?

Bamboo and rattan tools for fishing. (D) Signup and view all the answers

What advancement in technology is attributed to the 21st Century in the Philippines?

Development of quantum computing. (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which invention is recognized as a significant advancement in Philippine science and technology?

Salamander Amphibious Tricycle. (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of nation building as defined in the content?

To establish common interests and goals among citizens (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which constitutional article highlights the importance of science and technology in national development in the Philippines?

Article XIV, Section 10 (D) Signup and view all the answers

What agency is primarily responsible for advancing the scientific and technological capacity in the Philippines?

Department of Science and Technology (DOST) (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the objective of the Balik Scientists Program?

To encourage Filipino scientists to return and contribute to research (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which law is known as the Science Act of 1958 in the Philippines?

RA 2067 (B) Signup and view all the answers

How does science and technology contribute to addressing natural disasters?

By leveraging scientific knowledge and technological advancements (B) Signup and view all the answers

What impact did intellectual revolutions have on society, as stated in the content?

Challenged established norms and values (A) Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary aim of Dr. Josefino C. Comiso as a Balik Scientist?

To utilize advanced technology for natural resource management (B) Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Module 1

Science is a systematic, methodical activity focused on building and organizing knowledge about the universe through observation and experimentation.
Technology is the application of scientific knowledge, laws, and principles to produce tools, materials, services, and machines for real-world problem-solving.
Society is a group of people living in a defined community, sharing similar cultural components.
Science, Technology, and Society (STS) is an interdisciplinary field studying the interplay of modern science and technology on society.
Emerging ethical dilemmas and policies in science and technology include digital app stores for reading genomes, a robot priest, and a robot monk.

Module 2

Historical antecedents trace the important events, discoveries, and inventions leading to modern advancements in science and technology.
Pre-historic period (2.5 million years ago to 3000 BCE) focused on survival, with tools made of stone, wood, and bone. Major contributions included stone tools, fire, and domestication.
Ancient period (3000 BCE to 500 CE) saw the rise of civilizations, written records, and organized societies. Major contributions included innovations like the wheel, cuneiform script, pyramids, calendars, and hieroglyphics.
Medieval period (500 CE to 1500 CE) focused on religious and philosophical ideas, with advancements in mathematics (algebra), astronomy, medicine, and the printing press by Johannes Gutenberg.
Early Modern period (1500 CE to 1800 CE) marked the Scientific Revolution and Enlightenment, characterized by the scientific method and advancements in astronomy, physics, and engineering (e.g., the microscope, telescope, steam engine).
Modern period (1800 CE to present) saw rapid industrialization, globalization, and technological breakthroughs like machines, factories, urbanization, electricity, automobiles, airplanes, computers, AI, biotechnology and quantum computing.

Module 3

Intellectual Revolutions are historical changes in thoughts, beliefs, and social institutions due to significant new ideas.
Copernican Revolution (Nicolaus Copernicus): proposed a heliocentric model of the solar system, placing the sun at the center, contradicting previous views of a geocentric system.
Darwinian Revolution (Charles Darwin): developed a theory of evolution based on natural selection.
Freudian Revolution (Sigmund Freud): proposed psychoanalysis as a method for treating mental illness and a theory explaining human behavior through unconscious motivations.

Module 4

Nation Building is the process of establishing shared interests, goals, and preferences among citizens of a country.
Science and technology play a crucial role in nation building by addressing concerns like climate change, natural disasters, epidemics, and for increasing industrial productivity.
The 1987 Philippine Constitution highlights the importance of science and technology for national development.
The DOST (Department of Science and Technology) is tasked with advancing the country's technological and scientific capacity.

Module 5

Significant developments in Philippine science and technology include storm surge modelling, fisherfolk registration, renewable energy promotion, and disaster response systems.
Notable Filipino scientists and inventors are mentioned, including those in the fields of invention, astrophysics, meteorology, geoinformatics and remote sensing, molecular epidemiology, and archaeology.
3D laser scanning is a technology used for detailed spatial data of cultural heritage sites.
Multimedia technologies like Multispectral Imaging (MSI) and Virtual/Augmented Reality (VR/AR) are highlighted as tools for exploring cultural and historical contexts.

Additional Information

Pre-Spanish period, Spanish regime, American regime and Japanese occupation are mentioned as periods influencing the development of science and technology in the Philippines.
Indigenous knowledge and practices regarding agriculture, tools, herbal medicine are crucial parts of Philippine STS.
Ethical dilemmas in science and technology are evolving as new technologies and advancements emerge, including the development of locally-produced medicines and new inventions.

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