STS Reviewer: Science, Tech, & Society

Which of the following best describes the focus of STS (Science, Technology, and Society)?

What is the primary difference between science and technology, according to the text?

What is the significance of Christian J. Thomsen's 'Three Age System'?

During which period was the use of microliths a key factor?

Which innovation was crucial for enabling humans to move into colder regions?

What was the primary belief of the Sophists in ancient Greece?

Which of Aristotle's contributions emphasized observation and comparison as essential for gaining knowledge?

What led to the decline of science in Europe during the medieval period?

What was Roger Bacon's main argument in his book, Opus Majus?

The science of the Ancient Mayans were best known for what?

Which of the following is true regarding science in China?

Which field was ancient Indian science particularly known for?

What was a key factor that allowed Arab science to flourish between 700 and 1300?

What was a primary focus during the 15th century in Europe?

Which invention is attributed to Leonardo da Vinci?

What contribution is Johann Gutenberg most known for?

Which statement best describes the impact of the printing press on the Renaissance and Scientific Revolution?

What did Immanuel Kant contribute to the understanding of knowledge during the Enlightenment?

What was a significant challenge faced by scientists during the 18th century?

What type of change did the abolition of slavery and the large industrial revolution cause in the 19th century?

What was the effect of anti-semitism on Germany during the 20th century?

Which of the following best describes a geocentric model of the universe?

What was a key observation made by Galileo that supported the heliocentric model?

What is the main idea behind Darwin's theory of evolution?

What observation did Darwin make at the Galapagos Islands?

What is the driving force behind the struggle for existance?

Why was acceptance of Darwin's theory of evolution difficult in Victorian England?

What is the primary function of defense mechanisms, according to Sigmund Freud?

Which component of Freud's personality theory operates on the 'pleasure principle'?

What is displacement, as an example of defense mechanisms?

Why is STS important?

What contributed to the Philippines having a low-level of innovation?

What benchmark did The United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) recommend?

Which of the following is a characteristic of Weak STI?

What is a negative impact of having Restrictive Regulations when Implementing R&D Programs and Projects?

In the context of indigenous science, what role do parents and elders primarily play?

Which of the following is a component of indigenous science?

Which group of people are known as the settlers who first arrived in the Philippines?

What are the Banaue Rice Terraces?

What study was given priority in the colonizaiton of the Spanish people?

Why did The Real Sociedad Economica de los Amigos Del Pais de Filipinas, help The society promoted the cultivation of indigo, cotton, cinnamon, and silk industry?

Why did Spanish authorities view higher education with suspicion?

Who discovered penicillin?

Which president declared that the 'advancement of science and technology shall have priority in the national development'?

Which of the following best defines technology?

Which of the following is considered a key characteristic of science?

During which period did the production of the first stone artifacts occur?

What was a significant use of fire during prehistoric times?

Which statement aligns with the views of Plato?

What did Thales of Miletus identify as the fundamental essence underlying all phenomena?

What was a primary reason for the decline of science during the medieval period in Europe?

What area of study did the ancient Mayan civilization significantly advance?

What concept was central to ancient Indian astronomy?

What primarily spurred the absorption of Arabic mathematics in Europe during the 15th century?

What perspective did Francis Bacon advocate for regarding science?

What impact did the abolition of slavery have on 19th-century society?

What factor caused Germany to lose its leading role in science during the 20th century?

What celestial observation did Galileo Galilei make?

What is a central theme in Darwin's theory of natural selection?

According to Freudian theory, what dictates the Id?

According to Freudian theory, which component reconciles the Id and Superego?

What is a key benefit of technology adoption for a country?

Which of the following accurately reflects the state of research and development (R&D) spending in the Philippines?

What is a significant challenge related to human resources in science and technology (S&T) in the Philippines?

Which of the following is a key aspect of indigenous science?

Which group is credited with introducing formal education and scientific institutions during their colonization of the Philippines?

In what area did the Real Sociedad Economica de los Amigos del Pais de Filipinas encourage research and development?

During the American colonial period, what area of science was most supported?

What action did President Marcos take regarding science and technology in the Philippines?

Before the Spaniards, what trading relationship did Filipinos engage in, as noted in Chinese records?

Pythagorean society was that 'all is number'. Which is to say that the entire universe can be explained in terms of numbers. But the principal ideas of the Pythagoreans that have been handed down concern numbers, what are considered to be male?

Why was The Invention of The First Printing Machine such a contributor to the Scientific Revolution in Early Europe at the 14th century?

What does "Survival of the Fittest" mean in Darwinism?

What was a key element that made the Copernican theory hard to prove?

How did Darwin explain the biodiversity of finches?

There are also other projects existing programs supported by the Philippine government through the DOST. In order to produce more scientists and engineers in the country, there are a multipicity of ways the DOST is accomplishing thier goals. Besides schools, research and academic excellence, what are they also trying to improve?

Why does Darwinian Theory became controversial?

What action under the ERAP Administration provided opportunites for new buisnesses emerging from the Internet-driven New Economy?

What was so important about R.A. 11035 Balik Scientist Act (5-10pts)?

What was wrong with The US Economic Survey in 1950?

During our discussion of the Timeline of Intellectuals, Socrates, Plato, Aristotle, Epicureans and Stoics, which group or individual can we thank for our constitution needing to be fair?

The National Research Council of the Philippines clustered these policies into four. In what areas?

Which of the following best describes the relationship between science, technology, and society?

What is the distinction between science and technology?

What is the main feature of the Mesolithic period?

Which of the following is an accurate summary of the 'Three Age System'?

What role did fire play in enabling humans to inhabit colder regions?

What belief was attributed to the Sophists of ancient Greece?

What approach to gaining knowledge did Aristotle advocate?

During the medieval period in Europe, what factor contributed to the decline of scientific inquiry?

What was the central argument that Roger Bacon presented in his book, Opus Majus?

For what area of study were the ancient Mayans most renowned?

What was a key element that enabled Arab science to prosper between 700 and 1300?

What characterized the intellectual focus of 15th-century Europe?

What is Johann Gutenberg's primary contribution to the Renaissance and Scientific Revolution?

During the Enlightenment, what did Immanuel Kant contribute to the understanding of knowledge?

What challenge faced scientists in the 18th century?

What societal transformation did the abolition of slavery and the Industrial Revolution cause in the 19th century?

What effect did anti-Semitism have on Germany during the 20th century?

What celestial observation made by Galileo supported the heliocentric model?

According to Freudian theory, what is the role of defense mechanisms?

According to Freudian theory, which part of the personality operates on the 'reality principle'?

According to Freudian theory, how do each of the 3 influence personality?

In what area of science did ancient India significantly contribute?

What are among the sophisticated products of engineering by pre-Spanish era Filipinos?

Why were Filipinos able to help the Spaniards?

During the Spanish colonial period, what was given priority during the Spanish era?

What did the US Economic Survey in 1950 show?

If there isn't enough focus on the development of industrial technology, what does this mostly result from?

What are important innovation happening in the the 19th century?

Who dubbed the "golden age" of science and technology during their term?

During the time of President Marcos what was his approach and focus in Science and Technology?

According to current content and readings, what does NCRP do?

According to the readings, what did Aquino do to help scientists?

The Philippines' ranking in innovation output sub-index is at what rank?

Aside that he's known for Draco Rizali, what else is Dr. Jose Rizal known for?

The use of alternative and safe energy, Harnessing mineral resources, Finding cure for various diseases and illness, Climate change and global warming, Increasing food production, Preservation of natural resources, Coping with natural disasters and calamities. These are examples of what?

What statement about indigenous science is most accurate?

What is the greatest evolutionary in the history of humanity according to Darwin?

What happens during natural variation and artificial selection?

Though the philippines are 73, what are the changes in ranking from 2017?

Why did the darwinian theory become controversial?

During the Enlightenment, how can you gain knowledge?

How does low government spending affect STI?

What does the Philippines lack?

What does the Electronic Commerce Act of 2000 outlaw? (Republic Act No. 8792)

Which of the following describes what will happen to STI as more restrictive regulations that Hamper the Implementation of R&D Programs and Projects?

What is wrong with the Copernican Model Today?

Imagine scientists discovering life on another planet that shares no genetic material with Earth organisms but still uses a molecule similar to DNA. Which component of Darwin's theory would this discovery most directly challenge? and why?

You're a historian studying the development of technology in a remote, isolated community. You notice they've independently invented the printing press, but their letters make no sense, and are not the same type that can be transferred onto paper, and it doesn't function the same. How would you categorize this situation?

What is a primary focus of study within the field of STS?

Which of the following best describes 'science as an idea'?

The application of scientific knowledge for practical purposes is a definition of what?

Which period is characterized by the use of microliths?

What was a major advantage provided by the control of fire?

During the ancient times, who thought that people should use knowledge to improve themselves?

Which philosopher is credited with emphasizing observation and comparison as essential methods for gaining knowledge?

What event led to the closure of the Academy and Lyceum in Athens?

What did Roger Bacon emphasize in his writings?

Which civilization is recognized for incorporating their advanced understanding of anatomy into their temples and religious structures?

What was the unifying factor that helped science flourish in the Arab world between 700 and 1300?

During the 15th century, what was a primary focus in Europe that spurred the absorption of Arabic mathematics?

Who is credited with the invention of the printing press?

According to Francis Bacon, how should science be viewed?

Which factor significantly contributed to Germany losing its leading role in science during the 20th century?

What did Darwin transform simple observations into?

According to Freudian theory, which component of personality operates on the morality principle?

According to Freudian theory, which aspect of the mind is described as being easily recalled?

What can technology adoption lead to for a country?

What does STI expenditure in the Philippines indicate?

What benchmark did the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) recommend for R&D spending as a percentage of GDP?

In the context of indigenous science, what serves as one of the primary methods of teaching?

Which early group of people in the Philippines were known for their knowledge on how to build banca/boats as housing from light materials?

What was prioritized in the school system during the early years of Spanish rule in the Philippines?

The society, Real Sociedad Economica de los Amigos Del Pais de Filipinas, helped develop which of the following?

What spurred the Europe to adopt Arabic mathematics in the 15th century?

Following Hitler's rise to power, which country became the leading scientific country?

Following what discovery did scientists begin to profoundly revolutionize how they viewed matter and energy?

How did Darwin explain how natural selection changes all living things and species?

According to Freudian theory, If each part of a person's triparte personality does not have any tension, what may result?

What are the sophisticated products of engineering by pre-Spanish era Filipinos the Banaue Rice Terraces?

According to the Economic Survey, in what aspect of Philippines did the US find lacking in 1950?

Which is what will happen to STI as more restrictive regulations that Hamper the Implementation of R&D Programs and Projects?

After the discovery of Antartica, what else did scientists discover in 1877?

If all living things evolved from earlier forms of life by the process of Natural Selection, in what area did Darwin actually improve?

A remote island community independently develops a water purification system using sand filtration, mirroring ancient techniques. They are unaware of germ theory and believe the system works due to the 'purifying' nature of the sand. How can we categorize their innovations?