1st Monthly Examination: Disciplines and Ideas in the Social Sciences (DISS)

Name: _______________________________________ Score: ___________

Grade Level and Section: _______________________ Date: ____________

I-Multiple Choice: Encircle the letter of the correct answer.

1. The extent to which processing and documenting the human experience contribute to gaining a deeper

understanding of the complexities and nuances of human cognition and behavior.

A) Humanities B) Philosophy C) Geography D) Anthropology

2. Which of the following accurately characterizes a key difference between Natural Science, Social Science, and
Humanities?

A) Humanities emphasize critical analysis, while Natural Science focuses on a scientific approach.

B) Social Science primarily deals with the physical world, unlike Natural Science.

C) Humanities utilize empirical, rational, and objective methodologies, contrasting with the controlled variables in
Natural Science.

D) Natural Science revolves around the study of human society and relationships.

3. In what way do Natural Science and Social Science differ in their approach to gathering data and conducting
experiments?

A) Natural Science primarily uses interpretative methodologies, while Social Science relies on controlled

experiments.

B) Social Science involves experimental data gathered through conventional laboratory experiments, whereas Natural
Science uses alternative methods of observation and interaction with people.

C) Both Natural Science and Social Science use empirical and measured data evidence, but Natural Science typically
involves repetitive and conventional laboratory experiments.

D) Natural Science deals with spontaneous, unpredictable human behavior, while Social Science focuses on exactness
and controlled variables.

4. Which statement accurately reflects the distinctive focus of Humanities, Social Science, and Natural Science?

A) Humanities strive to explore and address societal challenges, while Natural Science aims to reveal wisdom and

big philosophical questions.

B) Natural Science primarily examines the human condition and heritage, whereas Social Science focuses on
empirical data and factual information.

C) Social Science is inclined towards analytical and critical approaches, contrasting with Natural Science's

emphasis on empirical and scientific methods.

D) Humanities are concerned with controlled variables and predictability, whereas Social Science deals with

unpredictable and uncontrollable aspects of human behavior.

5. What are the three developmental stages according to French philosopher Auguste Comte?

A) Psychology, Philosophy, Economics B) Theological, Philosophical, and Scientific

C) Empirical, Sociological, and Social D) Social Science, Natural Science, Humanities

6. What fundamental concept is central to Plato's philosophy?

A) The theory of forms and the belief in an ideal realm of eternal, unchangeable truths.

B) The emphasis on empirical observations and sensory experiences to attain knowledge.

C)The rejection of metaphysical dualism and the assertion of a materialistic worldview.

D)The advocacy for relativism and subjectivity in interpreting reality and truth.

7. What are the primary situational factors that contribute to fraternity wars and gang violence?

A) Cultural celebrations, community gatherings, and public events.

B) Philosophical differences, religious beliefs, and political ideologies.

C) Educational opportunities, job security, and access to healthcare.

D) Economic disparities, territorial disputes, and social inequalities.

8. Which historical method is most likely to challenge established orthodoxies and lead to the synthesis of new

paradigms?

A) Dialectics – Analysis B) Narrative - Chronology

C) Meta - Narrative/ Total History D) Positivism

9. In which historical method is human agency in historical events explicitly embraced and considered essential

for understanding the past?

A) Dialectics – Analysis B) Positivism

C) Meta - Narrative/ Total History D) Negativism

10. Which school of psychology focused on breaking down mental processes into their most basic components

using introspection?

A) Structuralism B) Behaviorism C) Cognitivism D) Gestalt Psychology

II. Identification. Identify the principle of specific inquiry that corresponds to each statement. Write your answer in
the space provided.

______________1. The study of chronological past events and how they can help us understand the problem we face
today. It helps us know the strengths and achievements of the preceding generations, which can be our source of
pride and direction.

______________2. A name of “Science of Man” in a broad sense. The field is about how different parts of the social
sciences, humanities, and biology work together.

______________3. An academic discipline of how wealth, goods and Services are produced, distributed, consumed
and exchanged in society.

______________4. The study of science that focuses on the philosophy and practices of politics, as well as political
systems and organizations and political behavior.

______________5. The study of mental process and behavior.

______________6. A science of modern society and the study of human behavior in a societal context. Its subject
matter ranges from the microlevel of human agency and interaction to the macro level of systems and social
structures.

______________7. The only Discipline or field of study in the beginning, as knowledge grew and expanded, it
became necessary to categorize it into separate fields or branches.

______________8.

______________9.

______________10.

III. Timeline Organizer. Based on what you have learned in the lesson, create a timeline on the

History of Social Science. (10pts)

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 1st Periodical Examination: Disciplines and Ideas in the Social Sciences (DISS)

Name: _______________________________________ Score: ___________

Grade Level and Section: _______________________ Date: ___________

I. Multiple Choice. Encircle the correct answer.

1. The perspective of the French philosopher who observed society as composed of building blocks oriented

towards a shared objective?

A. Talcott Parson B. Emile Durkheim C. John Dewey D. Karl Marx

2. Occurs when an individual has the means and desire to achieve the cultural goals socialized into him?

A. Individual Differences B. Socialism C. Conformity D. Ritualism

3. The act of rejecting both culturally prescribed goals and conventional means for their attainment?

A. Structural B. Marxism C. Conformity D. Rebellion

4. When role obligations are extended outside the defined role – expectations?

A. Interactionalism B. Marxism C. Difuseness D. Structuralism

5. Evaluate the development and implications of the contemporary philosophical theory of the mind, particularly

as it offers an alternative to both the identity theory of mind and behaviorism?

A. Functionalism B. Interactionism C. Marxism D. Socialism

6. Through the Medieval and Renaissance periods, what discipline was often studied through a sacred or

religious perspective?

A. Demography B. History C. Linguistic D. Sociology

7. He prepared the earliest maps of the known World?

A. Adam Smith B. Eratosthenes C. Ferdinand de Saussure D. Wilhelm Wundt

8. In here people engaged in the study of this discipline because it satisfies their natural curiosity about foreign

places and different ways of life.

A. Economics B. Geography C. History D. Linguistics

9. Karl Marx proposed that society would be better if all classes would rise up and

fight until there was only one class of people. This is _ theory.

A. Functionalism B. Conflict Theory C. Symbolic Interactionism D. None of the above

10. How does the principle of feminist thought emphasizing women's ability to maintain equality through their own

actions and choices influence the broader goals of gender equality and societal change?

A. 1st wave feminist B. 4th wave feminist C. 2nd wave feminist D. None of the above

11. How does understanding the complexities of the institution focused on the production, consumption, and

distribution of goods and services, including supply and demand dynamics, contribute to shaping economic

policies that can address societal needs and promote sustainable development?
A. Education B. Health C. Institutions D. Economy

12. How does the concept of individuals making optimal choices, considering their unique preferences and the

external opportunities or constraints they encounter, influence economic models and theories?

A. Rational Choice Theory B. Functionalism C. Individualism D. Predictive

13. Examine the significance of the subconscious mind, encompassing repressed feelings, concealed memories,

ingrained habits, unspoken desires, and automatic reactions?

A. Conscious B. Unconscious C. Pre-conscious D. Predictive

14. How does this inherent drive influence human behavior, motivations, and aspirations?

A. It motivates individuals to constantly improve and excel in their endeavors.

B. It leads to a fear of failure and may cause individuals to avoid taking risks.

C. It fosters a balanced approach to setting and achieving realistic goals.

D. It discourages individuals from pursuing their passions and interests.

15. These structures and norms that dictate a single course of action are merely special cases of rational choice

theory?

A. Functionalist B. Naturalist C. Structure D. Predictive

16. In the study of literary texts, scholars frequently adhere to a set of rules or a specific system on which to base

their interpretation?

A. Thematic Map B. Hermeneutics C. Environment D. Phenomenology

17. Refers to a person’s perception of the meaning of an event, as opposed to the event as exist externally to

(outside of) that person?

A. Hermeneutics B. Thematic Map C. Phenomenology D. Environment

18. How might this approach challenge and reshape existing power structures, gender norms, and societal

hierarchies?

A. By challenging traditional gender roles and promoting a more equitable distribution of power and opportunities.

B. By reinforcing traditional power structures and reinforcing existing gender norms to maintain stability.

C. By promoting segregation of genders to empower marginalized groups and challenge societal norms.

D. By disregarding gender issues and focusing solely on economic and political reforms.

19. How does this institution shape cultural beliefs, ethical frameworks, and individuals' perspectives on mortality

and the supernatural?

A. By providing religious doctrines and moral guidelines that influence societal values and ethics.

B. By promoting scientific theories and evidence-based explanations to address existential questions.

C. By encouraging skepticism and a questioning approach to challenge traditional beliefs about the supernatural.

D. By enforcing strict rules and regulations that limit individual interpretations of mortality and the supernatural.

20. Analyze the intersectionality and multifaceted approach of the feminism branch focusing on both public and
private spheres of a woman's life?

A. Radical Feminist B. Socialist Feminist C. Liberal Feminist D None of the above

II. Modified: TRUE or FALSE

Directions: Write TRUE if the statement is correct and False if the statement is wrong. If the answer is FALSE,

underlined the word which makes it incorrect.

___________1. Several decades ago, some sociologists thought that all of society interacts like this; where each part
of society had a specific task. They called this framework structural functionalism.

____________2. If people stopped agreeing on common goals, then society would disintegrate.

____________3. The method of Marxism was based on fieldwork and direct observations of societies.

____________4. The structural-functional approach is based on the view that a political system is made up of several
key components, including interest groups, political parties and branches of government.

____________5. The parts of society that Parson referred to were the social institutions, or patterns of beliefs and
behaviors focused on meeting social needs.

____________6. Structural functionalism became popular around 1990 when it became clear that ways of studying
U.S. and European politics were not useful in studying newly independent countries.

____________ 7. Talcott Parson was concerned with how elements of society were functional for a society as well as
social order.

_____________8. Structural functionalists, like systems analysts, have a fair toward systemic equilibrium, (i.e. toward
stability).

_____________9. For analytical purposes the political system is considered to be the nation-state, and the
environment is composed of the interactions of economic, social, and political variables and events, both domestic
and external.

____________10. A normal individual commits an act that is deemed by the rest of society as criminal, because it
leads to public outrage and punishments.

II. FILL IN THE BLANKS: Directions: Complete the table by filling in the blanks with the correct answer.

Choose the answer from the list below.

Id Psychoanalytic Theory Marxism Bourgeoisie

Superego Functionalism Theory Structuralism Radical Feminist

Predictive Socioeconomic Status Self Regarding Interest Liberal Feminist

_______________ 1. Refers to the middle or merchant class in a society, typically associated with the capitalist

mode of production, include their ownership of capital.

_______________2. It is a way to quantify a person's relative position in society in terms of economic and social

resources.

_______________3. Is a perspective within feminism that seeks to address and challenge the fundamental
structures of power, inequality, and oppression that contribute to gender-based discrimination and disadvantage.

_______________4. It operates based on the pleasure principle, seeking immediate gratification of desires and

impulses without concern for consequences or societal norms.

_______________5. It serves as the conscience and guides behavior based on moral values and ideals.

_______________6. Refers to the act of making forecasts about future events, outcomes, or trends based on

available information, data, patterns, or models.

_______________7. It refers to the theory that can explain human behavior, personality development, and mental

functioning.

_______________8. Is a theoretical perspective in sociology, psychology, and philosophy that focuses on the

functions of various elements within a social system or organism and how they contribute to the overall stability

and harmony of that system.

_______________9. Refer to the concerns, desires, or actions that primarily focus on an individual's own wellbeing,
needs, preferences, or goals.

_______________10. It seeks to address gender inequalities by pushing for legal reforms, policy changes, and

societal shifts to grant women the same rights and opportunities as men.

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 2nd Monthly Examination: Disciplines and Ideas in the Social Sciences (DISS)

Name: _______________________________________ Score: ___________

Grade Level and Section: _______________________ Date: ____________

I. Modified: TRUE or FALSE

Directions: Write TRUE if the statement is correct and False if the statement is wrong. If the answer is FALSE,

underlined the word which makes it incorrect.

__________1. Social science, Psychodynamic theory is a crucial idea because it explains how people make decisions.
According to Psychodynamic every decision is completed by first considering the costs, risks, and benefits of taking
that alternative.

__________2. Personal tastes influence how people choose what will best suit them. For instance, one person may
decide that giving up smoking is the best way to protect their health.

__________3. Adam Smith is a philosopher who created an essay entitled “An Inquiry into the Nature and Causes of
the Wealth of Nations”, published in 1776.

__________4. Thomas Hobbes is a philosopher who influenced by the work titled “Leviathan“ 1651 , wherein
Hobbes explains that the functioning of political institutions is the outcome of individual choices.

__________5. Assumptions and Application in rational choice theory all decisions are reasonable and based on the
trade-off between expenses and debt.

__________6. Assumptions and Application in rational choice theory, the benefit of a relationship or activity must
surpass the cost of carrying it out.

__________7. Assumptions and Application in rational choice theory, when the value of the reward falls below the
value of the expenditures incurred, the action or connection will come to an end.

__________8. The relationship of rational choice theory and politics takes many forms in the field of Political science.

__________9. Voter behavior shifts significantly according to his/her preference on who to vote in an election.

__________10. In Psychology, rational choice theory and social exchange theory involve looking at all social
relationships which are tangible and in tangible.

II. FILL IN THE BLANKS: Directions: Complete the table by filling in the blanks with the correct answer.

Choose the answer from the list below.

Culture Religion Mass Media Belief systems

Socilization School Social Institution People

The Family Peer Group Relationship Socioeconomic

____________1. By understanding it , we will be able to see how formal and informal social institution affect us and
shape our personal experiences.

____________2. These are compose of people who are the same age, Social status, and have comparable passions.
____________3. It is a Significant souces of socialization, wherein chruces, temples, mosques, and other religious
communities abound in the philippines are used as a gathering place to worship and learn.

____________4. It is any stucture or system of social further and collaboration guiding the behavoir of a group of
people within a community.

____________5. It is a sociaty’s shared beliefs, values, symbols, modes of communication, religion, logic, rituals,
styles, etiqutte, meals, and art.

____________6. It is a major element of socialization. All members of these, including parents, siblings,
grandparents, and aunts and uncles, are involved in teaching youngsters what they need to know.

____________7. These are guided by instructors that serve as role model and leaders, reinforce, what society
expects of student on a daily basis .

____________8. Television, newspapers, radio, and the Internet are all examples of this that disseminate impersonal
information to a large audience.

____________9. It is founded and motivate life in each society are referred to us symbolic culture.

____________10. They are the who acquire the skill to function efficiently in there social contexts through
socialization.

III. Jumbled Letters. Arrange the Jumbled letters accoding to the statement. Write the correct answer to the space
provided.

______________1. (MESIMNFE) It is collective ideas that essentialy aimed at achieving equal social, political and
economic rights for women.

______________2. (DERNGE QYLEIAUTNI) It acknowledge women’s positions and experiences in social contexts are
not only distinct from those of males, but also unequal.

______________3. (DNGEER PPRSSEIOON) It is extend beyond gender difference and inquality theories by
suggesting that women are not just different from or unqueal to males, but are actively oppressed, suboardinated,
and even abused by men.

______________4. (RALADIC FENISIMM) It is a perspective that emphasizes that patriarchal rootes of male-female
inequality, or, more particularly, men’s societal dominance over women.

______________5. (PHOOOGYLNEEMO) It is a “philosophical” and theoritical perspective on how we know what we

know” and a “method of thingking about knowledge “ (Bozzi, 1990; Mortari & Tarozzi, n.d., p.5).

______________6. (PESZIALE AND CARENPTER) They emphasize that bracketing ensures the validity of
phenomenological data gathering and enterpretation.

______________7. (SOLIAC PHEMENOLONOGY) It is a type of sosiology that tries to figure out how people’s
awareness affects how people act in group, how groups act together.

______________8. (CUTULRAL ECLOOGY) It is one of a family of environmental social science theories that enables
anthropologists, geographers, historians, and other scholars to consider why people do what they do, to arrange
research, and to ask good questions of the evidence .

______________9. (CULRAULT GEGROAPYH) It is one of the two major subfields of geography ( physical
geography) and is frequenlty referred to us human geography.
_____________10. (HUMNA EZOGILOSST) They examine how and why societies manage their subsistence
challenges in the way they do, how individuals comprehend their invironment, and how they communicate their
knowledge.

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