Uts Prelim Exam - Central Mindanao Colleges

**CENTRAL MINDANAO COLLEGES** Osmeña Drive, Kidapawan City Tel.\# (064) 288-170 Fax\# (064) 288-5038 Score: Name: Course/Year: Subject Code: **GE 4 - Understanding the Self** Time: Teacher: **Mr. King James Lacro** Date: Prelim Midterm Pre-Final Final Permit \#:...

**CENTRAL MINDANAO COLLEGES** Osmeña Drive, Kidapawan City Tel.\# (064) 288-170 Fax\# (064) 288-5038 Score: Name: Course/Year: Subject Code: **GE 4 - Understanding the Self** Time: Teacher: **Mr. King James Lacro** Date: Prelim Midterm Pre-Final Final Permit \#: **[General Information]: This examination consists of multiple choice type only for a total of 100 points. Please follow the directions for each part of the examination carefully.** I. **[MULTIPLE CHOICE]: Select from among the choices the correct answer for each sentence. Do not write your answer on the test paper; instead, shade the letter that corresponds to your chosen answer on your answer sheet.** Item 1-5: Read and comprehend the following philosophical notions. Match the phrase that best describes the philosophy of the philosopher asked in each item in the box and write the correct answer letter in the space provided. +-----------------------------------------------------------------------+ | A. We construct the self B. It is not possible to separate self from | | its surroundings. | | | | | | | | C. Self can exist independently of the body but | | | | doesn't deny the association of the body to the self. | | | | D. Self can be achieved through a harmonization | | | | of one's everyday communication with other individuals in | | society. | | | | E. Only when it is examined that it becomes worth living. | +-----------------------------------------------------------------------+ 1\. Sidharta Gautama: \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ 2\. Confucius: \_\_\_\_\_\_\_ 3\. Socrates: \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ 4\. René Descartes: \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ 5\. Immanuel Kant: \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ 6\. He was often considered to as the father of Western Philosophy. a\. Descartes b\. Plato c\. Thales d\. Socrates 7\. All are true about Socrate's Perspective of Soul, EXCEPT: a\. The soul is immortal and is distinct from the physical body. b\. Holds innate truth and can be remembered through philosophical inquiry. c\. Has moral and intellectual dimensions. d\. Is already harmonious. 8\. All are questions under the metaphysics branch of philosophy, EXCEPT: a\. What is the nature of reality? b\. What is the best way to live? c\. What is the relationship between mind and matter? d\. What is the meaning of life? 9\. What is the key feature of Philosophy? a\. Logic b\. Wisdom c\. Questioning d\. Rationality 10\. Which of the following is not an example of cross-cultural relationship? a\. A Mexican person who has traveled to Spain and has learned about Spanish culture b\. An American person who has read a book about Japanese culture c\. A Japanese person who has watched a movie about American culture d\. A Chinese person who has a close friend who is American 11\. Person X thinks that everyone judges her physical appearance. That the recent acne breakout had been a factor as to why she feel like all eyes are watching her. What part of self-concept best explains this situation? a\. Ideal Self b\. Self-image c\. Self-esteem d\. Self-efficacy 12\. Statement I: Under the idea of George HerbertMead, Me is the personal self while I is the social self. Statement II: Thus, Me is individualistic while I is collectivist. a\. Statement I is true while Statement II is false. b\. Statement I is false while statement II is true. c\. Statement I and II are true. d\. Statement I and II are false. 13\. Person A was asked by a foreigner where the nearest bus terminal is. He paused for around 3 seconds before telling the foreigner that it is around 300 meters from where they are. Among the level of consciousness of Freud, what best exhibits the situation? a\. Subconscious b\. Conscious c\. Unconscious d\. Pre-conscious 14\. This is under cross-cultural relationship. Person A is meeting with a client from a different culture. What shouldn't he do? a\. Dress in a way that is appropriate to his own culture. b\. Awareness of the cultural norms for greeting and conversation. c\. Inhibit making assumptions about their culture. d\. Be mindful of the differences between both of their culture. 15\. You are working on a project with a team of people from different cultures. Which of the following actions would not be most helpful in building strong cross-cultural relationships? a\. Be focused and do the project based on your own cultural preferences. b\. Be respectful of the different customs and beliefs of the people on the team. c\. Be open to new ideas and perspectives. d\. All of the above. 16\. In John Locke's Philosophy what is the MOST important in understanding the self? a\. mind b\. eyes c\. soul d\. thinking 17\. Which of the following theory is free from cultural bias? a\. Psychoanalysis b\. psychosocial c\. Object relation d\. None of the Above 18\. According to Mead: It is the opinion we made; associated with our self-image and values a\. Me b\. I c\. Myself d\. Self-Image 19\. Idea 1: "me" means the narrative, opinions and ideas we crated in relation to ourselves Idea 2: "I" means measurable description of the self. a\. Idea 1 is true b\. Idea 2 is true c\. Both are correct d\. Both are wrong 20\. We must examine other people's actions as if we are examining our own behaviors. a\. Confucius b\. George Mead c\. Both a and b are correct. d\. Neither a nor b is correct. 21\. According to William James, "Me" is referred to a person's view of self that has sense of responsibility and accountability. a\. True, it is a part of self that is concerned of how you are viewed publicly. b\. True, it is a person's mature view of self. c\. False, "me" is rather self-centered. d\. False, "me" is referred to a person's view of self as an object. 22\. Statement I: Acknowledging other culture's practices as good ones and thinking yours is better. Statement II: Labeling Filipinos as indio. Which among the statements isn't true about Xenocentrism? a\. Statement I b\. Statement II c\. Both statements d\. Neither of them. 23\. Which below best describes cultural relativism? a\. Admiring all other culture except yours. b\. Pasmia wearing hijab and a miniskirt. c\. Maria Clara ideology d\. Colonialism 24\. The development of an individual's sense of self is through interactions with another human or a set of individuals a\. Philosophical construct of self b\. Social construct of self c\. Anthropological construct of self d\. Cognitive construct of self 25\. Which Eastern Philosophy emphasizes the importance of moral values and social harmony? a.Buddhism\ b. Confucianism c\. Hinduism d\. Taoism 26\.  Sigmund Freud's psychoanalytic theory, which delves into unconscious motives, contributes to well-being by: a. Emphasizing the importance of introspective analysis to identify and work through repressed conflicts and defense mechanisms, thereby fostering mental health. b. Relying solely on cognitive-behavioral strategies to address surface-level symptoms, while disregarding the deeper unconscious influences. c. Prioritizing the examination of conscious thought processes exclusively, neglecting the impact of underlying unconscious factors on emotional and psychological well-being. d. Advocating for a dismissal of unconscious processes in favor of focusing exclusively on behavioral modifications and conscious decision-making. 27\. What does it mean if we say the self is \"dynamic\"? a. The self is fixed and unchanging. b. The self is flexible and changes over time. c. The self is determined solely by genetics. d. The self is irrelevant to social interactions. 28\. In what way does the concept of the self as \"malleable\" impact our approach to understanding identity crises? a. It implies that identity crises are rare and have little impact on personal growth. b. It suggests that identity crises are fixed and cannot be resolved through social interactions. c. It highlights that identity crises are part of the self\'s ongoing adaptation to changing social contexts. d. It supports the idea that identity crises are unrelated to social or personal factors. 29\. How does viewing the self as a \"dynamic construct\" challenge the notion of a \"core self\" that remains constant? a. It supports the idea that the core self is immutable. b. It challenges the core self-notion by proposing that identity continuously evolves and adapts. c. It reinforces the concept that the core self is irrelevant to identity. d. It suggests that the core self is a mere reflection of external social influences. 30\. What does \"multifaceted self\" mean? a. Identity has multiple aspects and dimensions. b. Identity is singular and unchanging. c. Identity is based on personal achievements alone. d. Identity is unrelated to social interactions. 31\. Why is it important to consider both internal and external factors in understanding personal identity? a. Because personal identity is influenced by both internal traits and external social environments. b. Because external factors alone are sufficient to understand identity. c. Because internal traits are irrelevant to identity formation. d. Because personal identity is fixed and does not change. 32\. Jay-ar has recently changed careers and moved to a new city. How might this change affect her sense of \"Personne\" according to Mauss? a. It will primarily impact her biological traits. b. It will affect her social roles and how she perceives her place in society. c. It will have no effect on her identity. d. It will alter her basic biological identity. 33\. Andrew is reflecting on his life and feeling a sense of dissatisfaction with his physical appearance. How does this reflection relate to his sense of \"Moi\"? a. It relates to his understanding of societal expectations. b. It involves his biological and physical traits, impacting his basic identity. c. It affects his career achievements. d. It concerns his social roles. 34\. If an individual is changing their social roles and adapting to new societal expectations, which aspect of their identity is primarily being affected according to Mauss? a. \"Moi\" b. \"Personne\" c. Both \"Moi\" and \"Personne\" d. Neither \"Moi\" nor \"Personne\" 35\.  Which aspect of Mauss\'s theory would be most relevant to analyzing how societal changes affect a person\'s identity? a. \"Moi\" b. \"Personne\" c. Both \"Moi\" and \"Personne\" equally d. Neither \"Moi\" nor \"Personne\" 36\. Gab, a young child, learns how to express his emotions by observing and imitating his parents\' reactions to different situations. According to Vygotsky's theory, how does this process contribute to Gab's cognitive and emotional development? a. It helps Gab develop cognitive skills through solitary play and self-reflection. b. It involves internal dialogue but does not require social interaction. c. It facilitates by mimicking social interactions and integrating these experiences into his internal dialogue. d. It limits Gab\'s development to only basic emotional responses without any cognitive growth. 37\. Imagine you're part of a community group where you frequently interact with its members and participate in its activities. Over time, you notice that your sense of identity and self-perception are significantly influenced by these interactions and the roles you play within the group. a. Psychoanalytic theory b. Symbolic interactionism c. Social learning theory d. Humanistic theory 38\. How does a supportive family environment generally affect a child's self-esteem? a. It has no effect on self-esteem. b. It tends to lower self-esteem. c. It generally boosts self-esteem. d. It creates confusion about self-worth. 39\. How might a lack of parental involvement affect a child's emotional development? a. It typically improves emotional development. b. It generally has no impact on emotional development. c. It can lead to lower emotional security and resilience. d. It enhances emotional development by fostering independence. 40\.  How might children from families with a strong support network fare compared to those from less supportive backgrounds? a. They have lower self-confidence and poorer outcomes. b. They generally experience higher self-confidence and better overall outcomes. c. They have similar outcomes to those from less supportive backgrounds. d. They face more challenges due to higher expectations. 41\. What is a likely outcome for children who grow up in a family with limited resources? a. They will have the same developmental outcomes as those with abundant resources. b. They may face more challenges but can still achieve positive developmental outcomes with proper support. c. They will inevitably have poor developmental outcomes with no chance for improvement. d. They will have better developmental outcomes due to increased resilience. 42\. What role does personal agency play in the context of LGBTQIA+ identities and societal expectations? a. Personal agency is irrelevant when societal expectations are strict and rigid. b. Personal agency allows individuals to navigate, resist, and redefine societal expectations to align more closely with their authentic gender identities. c. Personal agency is only relevant to heterosexual individuals and not to LGBTQIA+ communities. d. Personal agency always conforms to societal expectations without room for personal choice. 43\.  How do societal norms around masculinity and femininity impact LGBTQIA+ individuals? a. They uniformly support diverse gender expressions and identities. b. They can create barriers by enforcing rigid definitions of masculinity and femininity. c. They have no impact on the experiences of LGBTQIA+ individuals. d. They encourage the exploration of a wide range of gender expression 44\. Imagine you meet someone who constantly seeks admiration, believes they are superior to others, and tends to focus conversations on themselves. Despite these traits, they have a very high opinion of themselves and often disregard the feelings or needs of those around them. Which characteristic best describes this person? a. Low self-esteem and self-doubt. b. High self-esteem and self-centeredness. c. Balanced self-awareness and self-criticism. d. A focus on social norms and expectations. 45\. What is an example of how a child might use language from their interactions with others, as suggested by Vygotsky's theory? a. A child using words from a recent conversation with a teacher to complete their homework. b. A child playing alone without any verbal interaction. c. A child ignoring language and focusing solely on physical activities. d. A child creating imaginary games without reference to any social context. 46\. What does Vygotsky's concept of "scaffolding" involve in a child's learning process? a. Providing minimal guidance and letting the child figure everything out independently. b. Offering support and gradually removing it as the child gains competence in a task or skill. c. Restricting the child's access to resources and information. d. Relying only on physical tools without any verbal or social support. 47\.  In William James's theory, which aspect of the self is described as the thinking, acting, and feeling self? a. The \'I\' b. The \'me\' c. The \'self-concept\' d. The \'self-identity\' 48\. In Freud's model, which part of the personality balances desires with realistic constraints? a. Id b. Superego c. Ego d. Private self 49\. Jerry has recently started comparing his performance at work with that of his colleagues who are less successful than him. This behavior is an example of: a. Upward social comparison b. Downward social comparison c. Lateral social comparison d. Self-evaluation maintenance theory 50\. If Emily\'s self-concept changes based on her interactions with different people, she is illustrating the idea that: a. Self-concept is fixed and unchanging. b. Self-concept is influenced by personal introspection alone. c. Self-concept is shaped by social interactions and roles. d. Self-concept is determined by biological factors only. 51.During a job interview, Sarah carefully curates her responses and demeanor to make a positive impression on the interviewer. This demonstrates her focus on: a. Actual self b. Private self c. Public self d. Ideal self 52\. If someone is actively trying to become a better version of themselves by setting goals and striving to meet them, which self-concept component are they working on? a. Actual self b. Ideal self c. Ought self d. Private self 53\. When Peter feels a sense of discomfort because his close friend is excelling in an area where he feels inadequate, he is experiencing: A. a\. Upward social comparison b. Downward social comparison c. Self-evaluation maintenance theory d. Narcissism 54\. Alex often reflects on his internal thoughts and feelings about his career aspirations, which he does not share with others. This reflects his focus on: a. Public self b. Private self c. Ideal self d. Superego 55\. When Mark compares his academic achievements to those of his less successful classmates to feel better about himself, he is engaging in: a. Upward social comparison b. Downward social comparison c. Self-evaluation maintenance theory d. Narcissistic behavior 56\. Which of the following is a negative though of a Filipino culture? a\. Bayanihan b\. utang na loob c\. bahala na d\. mahal kita 57\. a. Language is another interesting aspect of this social constructivism. b\. Filipino language is incredibility interesting to talk about. a\. Only A is True b\. Only B is True c\. Both A and B are True d\. Neither A nor B is True 58\. a. The Sanskrit origin of the word love is "lubh" b\. The philosophy is the study of human behavior a\. Only A is True b\. Only B is True c\. Both A and B are True d\. Neither A nor B is True 59\. Who is the Vice President for Academic Affairs of Central Mindanao Colleges? a\. Dr. Cyntia S. Assuncion b\. Dr. Mark Gennesis Dela Cerna c\. Dr. Victor G. Quiambao Jr. d\. Dir. Erolle Linus Miranda 60\. Who is the Director of Student Affair and Services of Central Mindanao Colleges? a\. Dr. Cyntia S. Assuncion b\. Dr. Mark Gennesis Dela Cerna c\. Dr. Victor G. Quiambao Jr. d\. Dir. Erolle Linus Miranda 61\. Who is the President of Central Mindanao Colleges? a\. Dr. Cyntia S. Assuncion b\. Dr. Mark Gennesis Dela Cerna c\. Dr. Victor G. Quiambao Jr. d\. Dir. Erolle Linus Miranda 62\. Who is the Vice President for Administration of Central Mindanao Colleges? a\. Dr. Cyntia S. Assuncion b\. Dr. Mark Gennesis Dela Cerna c\. Dr. Victor G. Quiambao Jr. d\. Dir. Erolle Linus Miranda 63\. a. self, Identity, and self-concept are not fixed in one time frame. b\. Rogers captured this idea in the concept of self-schema a\. Only A is True b\. Only B is True c\. Both A and B are True d\. Neither A nor B is True 64\. a. Under the theory of symbolic interaction, G.H Mead (1934) argued that the self is created and developed through human interaction b\. Freud emphasizes that self is composed of body and mind a\. Only A is True b\. Only B is True c\. Both A and B are True d\. Neither A nor B is True 65\. Two types of self that we can be aware of: a\. the private self and the public self b\. the holistic self and the wholesome self c\. the introvert self and the Extrovert self D. All of the above 66\. The following are the reasons why self and identity are social products, EXCEPT: a\. we do not create ourselves out of nothing b\. whether we like to admit it or not c\. what we are think is important to us d\. when we are aware of our self-concepts 67\. a. Eastern represents Asia b\. Western represents Europe and Antarctica a\. Only A is True b\. Only B is True c\. Both A and B are True d\. Neither A nor B is True 68\. \"An unexamined life is not worth living.\" Is a common quote of whose philosopher? a\. Plato b\. Descartes c\. Socrates d\. Aristotle 69\. There are three components of the soul: the rational soul, spirited soul and appetitive soul; \"The Republic\" - his magnum opus. a\. Plato b\. Descartes c\. Socrates d\. Aristotle 70\. Two distinct entities of self according to Descartes a\. Id and Ego b\. Cogito and Extenza c\. love and wisdom d\. None of these 71\. Composed of personal characteristics, social roles, and responsibilities, as well as affiliations that define who one is a\. self b\. self-concept c\. self awareness d\. Identity 72\. What basically comes to your mind when you are asked about who you are? a\. self b\. self-concept c\. self awareness d\. Identity 73\. Trait characterized by overly high self-esteem, self admiration and self centeredness a\. Psychotic b\. Bipolar c\. Narcissism d\. None of these 74\. Seen as the ultimate purpose of life but the characteristics of a chun-tzu (a man of virtue or noble character), is still embedded in his social relationships a\. Self-motivation b\. self-confident c\. self-cultivation d\. self-inspiration 75\. The self is seen as an illusion, born out of ignorance, of trying to hold and control things, or human-centered needs; thus, the self is also the source of all these sufferings a\. Buddhism b\. Taoism c\. Western culture d\. Asian culture 76\. An individualistic culture since their focus is on the person a\. Buddhism b\. Taoism c\. Western culture d\. Asian culture 77\. Called a collectivistic culture as the group and social relations that is given more importance than individual needs and wants a\. Buddhism b\. Taoism c\. Western culture d\. Asian culture 78\. In Socrates' concept of REALITY, it consists of two (2) dichotomous realms. One of these realms includes the SOUL and is described as unchanging, eternal and immortal. a\. Emotional Realm b\. Ideal Realm c\. Physical Realm d\. Social Realm 79\. a Greek philosopher and one of the very few individuals who shaped Western thought a\. Plato b\. Descartes c\. Socrates d\. Aristotle 80\. Knowledge about him is through second-hand information from the writings of his student Plato and historian Xenophon a\. Plato b\. Descartes c\. Socrates d\. Aristotle 81\. Who said that \"Good actions give strength to ourselves and inspire good actions in others\" a\. Plato b\. Descartes c\. Socrates d\. Aristotle 82\. Wrote the Socratic Dialogue where Socrates as the main character and speaker a\. Plato b\. Descartes c\. Socrates d\. Aristotle 83\. His philosophical method was what he identified as \"collection and division\" a\. Plato b\. Descartes c\. Socrates d\. Aristotle 84\. Best known for his Theory of Forms that asserted the physical world is not really the \"real\" world because the ultimate reality exists beyond the physical world. a\. Plato b\. Descartes c\. Socrates d\. Aristotle 85\. The element that enjoys sensual experiences, such as food, drink and sex a\. The spirited b\. The Appetitive c\. The Rational d\. None of these 86\. The element that is inclined toward reason but understands the demands of passion a\. The spirited b\. The Appetitive c\. The Rational d\. None of these 87\. The element that enjoys sensual experiences, such as food, drink and sex a\. The spirited b\. The Appetitive c\. The Rational d\. None of these 88\. \"Human mind at birth is a tabula rasa, which means that knowledge is derived from experience\" a\. Rene Descartes b\. Immanuel Kant c\. St. Aquinas d\. John Locke 89\. He claims that self is constant; it s not prone to change; and it is not affected by time a\. Rene Descartes b\. Immanuel Kant c\. St. Aquinas d\. John Locke 90\. The idea that the origin of all knowledge is sense experience a\. Rationalism b\. Behaviorism c\. Extensialism d\. Empiricism 91\. The theory that reason, rather than experience, is the foundation of all knowledge. a\. Rationalism b\. Behaviorism c\. Extensialism d\. Empiricism 92\. These are the 2 dichotomous realms of reality. a\. Emotional and Spiritual Realm b\. Physical and Idea Realm c\. Intellectual and Physical Realm d\. Emotional and Physical Realm 93\. This realm is changeable, transient, and imperfect. The physical world in which a man lives belongs to this a\. Physical Realm b\. Idea Realm c\. Spiritual Realm d\. None of these 94\. This realm is unchanging, eternal, and immortal. The essences of the universe, concepts such as truth, goodness, and beauty belongs here a\. Physical Realm b\. Idea Realm c\. Spiritual Realm d\. None of these 95\. For him, it is the self that makes experiencing an intelligible word possible because it is the self that is actively organizing and synthesizing all of our thoughts and perceptions a\. Rene Descartes b\. Immanuel Kant c\. St. Aquinas d\. John Locke 96\. Layer of self organized in ways that are rational, practical, and appropriate to the environment a\. unconscious self b\. preconscious self c\. conscious self d\. None of these 97\. Layer of self containing material that is not threatening and is easily brought to mind a\. unconscious self b\. preconscious self c\. conscious self d\. None of these 98\. This layer of self contains the basic instinctual drives including sexuality, aggressiveness, and self-destruction a\. unconscious self b\. preconscious self c\. conscious self d\. None of these 99\. He argues that all knowledge about the self is based on the phenomena of experience a\. Paul Churchland b\. Gilbert Ryle c\. Immanuel Kant d\. Maurice Merleau-Ponty 100\. He advocates the idea of eliminative materialism or the idea that self is inseparable from the brain and physiology of the body. a\. Paul Churchland b\. Gilbert Ryle c\. Immanuel Kant d\. Maurice Merleau-Ponty **GOD BLESS YOU ALL...**