Final Test Bank - Highlighted
Final Test Bank - Highlighted
General Instruction:
Choose the correct answer for each of the following questions. Mark only one answer
for each item by shading the box correspondence to the letter of your choice on the
answer sheet provided.
DON’T WRITE ANYTHING ON THE TEST PAPER AND STRICTLY NO ERASURE
ALLOWED. Use a No. 2 pencil only.
2. Which of the following best describes the core principle of Sikolohiyang Pilipino?
A) Western-centric approach
B) Culture-fair psychology
C) Individualism
D) Colonial mindset
6. What term is used to describe the integration of Western and Filipino cultural
elements in psychology?
A) Acculturation
B) Assimilation
C) Cultural appropriation
D) Cultural hybridity
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8. Which approach does Sikolohiyang Pilipino advocate for in research and practice?
A) Ethnocentric approach
B) Cultural relativism
C) Exclusively Western psychology
D) Color-blind mindset
11. Which concept in Sikolohiyang Pilipino concerns the self as an interconnected entity
with others and the environment?
A) Kapwa
B) Colonial mentality
C) Assimilation
D) Individualism
12. In Sikolohiyang Pilipino, what is the term used for shared identity or shared self?
A) Pakikipagkapwa
B) Sariling sikap
C) Cultural dissonance
D) Cultural humility
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D) It promotes cultural imperialism
18. Which of the following is NOT a key aspect of the Sikolohiyang Pilipino paradigm?
A) Kapwa
B) Colonial mentality
C) Pakikisama
D) Pagkalinga
23. In Sikolohiyang Pilipino, which concept refers to one’s sense of honor and dignity?
A) Utang na loob
B) Pakikiramdam
C) Hiya
D) Galang
24. How does Sikolohiyang Pilipino contribute to the decolonization of psychology in the
Philippines?
A) By perpetuating colonial ideologies
B) By embracing Western psychological frameworks
C) By centering Filipino voices and experiences
D) By advocating for cultural assimilation
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25. According to Sikolohiyang Pilipino, psychological wellness is achieved through:
A) Individual achievement
B) Social connections and harmony
C) Material wealth
D) Western therapy techniques
26. What is the role of bayanihan in promoting mental health, according to Sikolohiyang
Pilipino?
A) It isolates individuals
B) t fosters community support and resilience
C) It has no impact on mental health
D) It leads to cultural conflict
28. According to Sikolohiyang Pilipino, how does culture influence perceptions of mental
health?
A) It is irrelevant to mental health outcomes
B) It shapes attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors related to mental health
C) It denies the existence of mental health issues
D) It promotes stigmatization of mental health
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33. In Sikolohiyang Pilipino, which concept refers to a sense of shared responsibility
and reciprocity within a community?
A) Bayanihan
B) Pakikiramdam
C) Sariling Sikap
D) Pasasalamat
34. According to Sikolohiyang Pilipino, which of the following is crucial for understanding
Filipino mental health?
A) Colonial perspectives
B) Western diagnosis methods
C) Indigenous practices and beliefs
D) Cultural assimilation
39. According to Sikolohiyang Pilipino, what is the role of utang na loob in Filipino
psychology?
A) It fosters individuality
B) It promotes reciprocity and indebtedness
C) It undermines social connections
D) It leads to social conflict
40. How does Sikolohiyang Pilipino challenge the universality of Western psychological
theories?
A) By excluding indigenous perspectives
B) By valuing cultural diversity and contextual relevance
C) By imposing Western values
D) By isolating Filipino voices
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41. What is the primary critique of Sikolohiyang Pilipino regarding Western psychology?
A) It lacks empirical evidence
B) It perpetuates cultural imperialism
C) It ignores Filipino cultural values
D) It promotes diversity and inclusivity
42. According to Sikolohiyang Pilipino, how does bayanihan contribute to mental health
and well-being?
A) It creates a barrier to seeking help
B) It fosters social support and resilience
C) It isolates individuals
D) It leads to competition and conflict
44. What does the term “Kalayaan” signify in relation to Sikolohiyang Pilipino?
A) Collective liberation and freedom
B) Individualism and self-centeredness
C) Colonial influences
D) Western ideals
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49. What is the significance of “hiya” in understanding Filipino psychology, according to
Sikolohiyang Pilipino?
A) It fosters a sense of shame and guilt
B) It promotes self-centered behavior
C) It underlines the importance of mutual respect and dignity
D) It hinders social connections and well-being
51. How does Sikolohiyang Pilipino challenge the ethnocentrism inherent in Western
psychology?
A) By privileging Western perspectives
B) By disregarding cultural diversity
C) By valuing diverse cultural experiences and perspectives
D) By imposing colonial norms
52. What role does “pakikisama” play in fostering social harmony within Filipino
communities, as viewed by Sikolohiyang Pilipino?
A) It encourages individualism
B) It supports competition over cooperation
C) It promotes mutual respect and cooperation
D) It undermines community well-being
53. Which of the following is a key principle of Sikolohiyang Pilipino that emphasizes
interconnectedness among individuals?
A) Sariling Sikap
B) Kalayaan
C) Kapwa
D) Colonial mentality
54. According to Sikolohiyang Pilipino, what role does community play in shaping
individual identity and well-being?
A) It is irrelevant to mental health
B) It fosters social support and resilience
C) It promotes individualism
D) It leads to cultural conflicts
56. How does Sikolohiyang Pilipino propose to address mental health challenges within
Filipino communities?
A) By emphasizing individual responsibility
B) By integrating cultural and community-based approaches
C) By upholding Western therapy methods
D) By disregarding indigenous healing practices
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57. What is the role of personalismo in Sikolohiyang Pilipino?
A) To foster hierarchical relationships
B) To prioritize individual gains over collective well-being
C) To promote respectful and personalized interactions
D) To discourage empathy and understanding
58. According to Sikolohiyang Pilipino, how does culture influence beliefs about
well-being and mental health?
A) It has no impact on mental health outcomes
B) It shapes attitudes and behaviors related to well-being
C) It ignores cultural diversity
D) It perpetuates colonial stereotypes
62. What is the importance of “pakikisama” in fostering group cohesion and harmony,
according to Sikolohiyang Pilipino?
A) It encourages isolation
B) It promotes individualism
C) It emphasizes mutual respect and cooperation
D) It undermines cultural values
64. In Sikolohiyang Pilipino, which concept refers to the shared self or shared identity
with others?
A) Pakikisama
B) Kapwa
C) Galang
D) Sariling Sikap
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65. What role does utang na loob play in shaping relationships and social interactions in
Filipino communities, as viewed by Sikolohiyang Pilipino?
A) It creates barriers to social cohesion
B) It fosters reciprocity and indebtedness
C) It leads to social isolation
D) It promotes competition and conflict
66. How does Sikolohiyang Pilipino address the cultural relevance of mental health
concepts and practices in the Filipino context?
A) By advocating for the exclusivity of Western therapy methods
B) By embracing indigenous ways of healing and understanding
C) By promoting individualism over collectivism
D) By dismissing cultural values as irrelevant
67. What does the concept of “hiya” signify in relation to the Filipino identity, as
interpreted by Sikolohiyang Pilipino?
A) Shame and guilt are essential for social interaction
B) It promotes self-centered behavior
C) It highlights mutual respect and dignity
D) It hinders social connections and well-being
69. How does Sikolohiyang Pilipino challenge traditional therapeutic models and
approaches?
A) By valuing contextual relevance and cultural competence
B) By integrating indigenous Filipino concepts and practices into therapy
C) By promoting a holistic approach that considers the individual in the context of
their community and environment.
D) By prioritizing empowerment and social justice in therapeutic practices
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D) Western cultural values
73. How does Sikolohiyang Pilipino challenge the hegemony of Western psychology?
A) By excluding indigenous perspectives
B) By valuing diverse cultural experiences
C) By promoting ethnocentrism
D) By imposing colonial norms
74. What role does “pakikiramdam” play in fostering understanding and connection with
others, according to Sikolohiyang Pilipino?
A) It discourages emotional connections
B) It promotes individualism
C) It fosters sensitivity and empathy
D) It undermines social relationships
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81. What does “hiya” symbolize in Sikolohiyang Pilipino’s approach to understanding
Filipino behavior?
A) Shame and guilt as driving forces
B) Cultural assimilation
C) Individualistic values
D) Emotional detachment
83. In Sikolohiyang Pilipino, what is the significance of “lob” in shaping Filipino identity?
A) Denotes a sense of cultural detachment
B) Emphasizes individual achievements
C) Reflects an inner spirit or self
D) Supports Western cognitive frameworks
84. How does Sikolohiyang Pilipino address the need for cultural competence in
psychological understanding?
A) By disregarding cultural diversity
B) By valuing diverse cultural experiences and perspectives
C) By prioritizing Western cultural norms
D) By excluding Filipino voices
85. What is the role of “pasasalamat” in fostering gratitude and reciprocity within Filipino
communities, as viewed by Sikolohiyang Pilipino?
A) Encouraging indifference
B) Cultivating a sense of appreciation and obligation
C) Promoting selfish behavior
D) Rejecting community support
86. According to Sikolohiyang Pilipino, how does cultural context influence beliefs about
well-being and mental health?
A) Shapes attitudes and behaviors related to well-being
B) Has no impact on mental health outcomes
C) Ignores cultural diversity
D) Promotes colonial stereotypes
87. What role does “buhay” play in shaping Filipino identity and behavior, according to
Sikolohiyang Pilipino?
A) Denotes detachment from cultural roots
B) Emphasizes individualistic achievements
C) Reflects the essence of life, interconnectedness, and shared experiences
D) Undermines cultural values
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89. How does Sikolohiyang Pilipino challenge the hegemonic structures of Western
psychology?
A) By privileging Western perspectives
B) By disregarding cultural diversity
C) By valuing diverse cultural experiences and perspectives
D) By imposing colonial norms
90. What is the role of “pang-unawa” in fostering empathy and understanding within
Filipino communities, as viewed by Sikolohiyang Pilipino?
A) Encourages isolation
B) Fosters sensitivity and connection with others
C) Promotes individualism
D) Imposes cultural assimilation
93. According to Sikolohiyang Pilipino, what is the role of “katwiran” in ethical behavior
and decision-making?
A) Encouraging selfish behavior
B) Prioritizing personal needs
C) Upholding principles of justice and fairness
D) Ignoring community values
94. What does “hiya” symbolize in the context of Filipino psychology, as interpreted by
Sikolohiyang Pilipino?
A) Shame and guilt as motivational factors
B) Cultural assimilation
C) Individualistic culture
D) Emotional detachment
96. How does “pamumuno” play a role in shaping social structures and interactions
within Filipino communities, according to Sikolohiyang Pilipino?
A) Encourages autocratic leadership
B) Promotes kinship and cooperation
C) Fosters competition over cooperation
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D) Rejects community solidarity
97. According to Sikolohiyang Pilipino, what values are associated with “pagkukusa” in
Filipino cultural contexts?
A) Emphasizes dependency on others
B) Encourages individual initiative and self-reliance
C) Reduces opportunities for growth and development
D) Discourages personal responsibility
98. How does Sikolohiyang Pilipino challenge the dominance of Western psychology in
understanding Filipino behavior?
A) By dismissing diverse cultural perspectives
B) By valuing cultural diversity and relevance
C) By reinforcing ethnocentrism
D) By imposing colonial norms
99. What role does “pagpapahalaga” play in shaping interpersonal relationships within
Filipino communities, as viewed by Sikolohiyang Pilipino?
A) Encourages disrespect and disregard for others
B) Fosters appreciation and respect for individuals
C) Prioritizes personal gains over communal well-being
D) Undermines social connections
101. How does Sikolohiyang Pilipino promote cultural humility in psychological research
and practice?
A) By excluding diverse perspectives
B) By valuing diverse cultural experiences and perspectives
C) By reinforcing Western norms
D) By imposing colonial practices
102. What does the term “pananaw” signify in relation to understanding Filipino identity
and perspective, as interpreted by Sikolohiyang Pilipino?
A) Represents detachment from cultural heritage
B) Reflects individualistic achievements
C) Symbolizes unique cultural lenses and insights
D) Promotes Western cognitive frameworks
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B) Fosters respect and kindness towards others
C) Prioritizes personal gains over community well-being
D) Disregards emotional connections
105. Which of the following best describes the importance of “tulungan” in sustaining
community support and cooperation according to Sikolohiyang Pilipino?
A) It fosters a sense of unity and interdependence among community members.
B) It promotes a culture of reciprocity and mutual assistance.
C) It enhances social connectedness and solidarity within the community.
D) All of the above.
106. Who among the following scholars contributed significantly to the development of
Sikolohiyang Pilipino?
A) Sigmund Freud
B) Carl Jung
C) Martin Seligman
D) Erikson
109. What approach does Sikolohiyang Pilipino use to understand the Filipino psyche?
A) Cultural
B) Religious
C) Political
D) Economic
112. How does Sikolohiyang Pilipino contribute to national identity and cultural pride?
A) By erasing Filipino heritage
B) By fostering self-hate
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C) By embracing Western values
D) By celebrating indigenous knowledge and traditions
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C) Graumann’s (1972)
D.) Torres (1973)
121. Who sees that “too much of social science is guilty of influential propositions given
broad applicability even though based on monocultural explorations”?
A) Jacob and Jacob (1977)
B) Bonifacio (1976)
C) Peralta and Racelis (1974)
D) Santiago (1975)
123. When was the first regional conference on cross cultural psychology held?
A) March 19-23, 1979
B) April 20-25, 1985
C) January 01-15, 1950
D) June 16-20, 1990
124. It is related to the ''gaps, trends and the future thrust'' referred to in the letter of
invitation sent to me.
A) De RAEDT
B) Malaise as Theory
C) Curriculum Organization
D) Reflections on Teaching
125. It has the impression that many (____) instructors and professors are not too
excited about theory.
A) Theory
B) Anthropology
C) Instructors
D) Necessary
126. Offhand, I can present a few (_____) reasons for the malaise with respect to
theory.
A) Malaise
B) Established
C) Circumstantial
D) Rudderless
127. Much as I agree with (_____) perspective in general, I differ with him on three
points.
A) Enriquez
B) Freud
C) Burdensome
D) De RAEDT
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D) Theophrastus
131. I furthermore disagree with Enriquez' contention that only culture bearers are
capable of being involved in (____)
A) Preceding
B) Furthermore
C) Biases
D) Indigenisation
132. What is one of the few circumstantial reasons stated in regards to malaise to
theory?
A) a shortage of instructors caused by the decline of graduates undertaking
teaching as a profession
B) scholars then were schooled during a time where functionalism was deteriorating
C) severe lack of materials which diminished the quality and intake of knowledge by
students
D) the sudden threat of upheaval of fundamentals of psychology
133. Stated below are causes that may have contributed to malaise, what is not one of
them?
A) financial constraints
B) limited access to information
C) difficulty with bequeathal of practices
D) lack of established references
134. Who states that the transplantation of Western psychological theory into our own is
tantamount to academic colonialism?
A) Prospero Covar
B) Zeus A. Salazar
C) Estefania Aldaba-Lim
D) Virgilio Enriquez
135. Enriquez claims that this suited only the practice of those in the West and no one
else.
A) Salience Hypothesis
B) Western Theory
C) Learning Paradigm
D) Hetcht's Theory of Vision
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C) An experimental study geared towards understanding an adult's mind and
behavior
D) The emergence of Psychology as a field of knowledge in the West
138. Below are methods indicated in ”pamamaraan sa pananaliksik”, which is not one of
them?
A) Pakikisalamuha
B) Pakikisali
C) Pagtatanong
D) Pagmamasid
139. Who disagreed with Virgilio Enriquez's perspective where he states that only
culture-bearers are capable of being involved in indigenization?
A) Randy Dellosa
B) Jaime C. Bulatao
C) Jules De Raedt
D) Prospero Covar
140. De Raedt raises four main issues which are claimed to have had a compounding
effect on teaching Social Anthropology, which of the following is one of them?
A) Challenges in interdisciplinary integration
B) Need for critique of curriculum organization
C) Limited professional opportunities
D) Over reliance on Western Theory
141. (_) as a field of knowledge in the Western tradition has been treated historically by
psychologists themselves.
A) Psychologist
B) Sociologist
C) Theorist
D) Psychology
142. Psychologists would find (_) a reasonable document for a start should they want to
trace their roots.
A) Aristotle's De Anima
B) Aristotle's De Animo
C) Aristotle's De Oedipus
D) Aristotle's Theory
143. The development and utilization of (__) can no doubt be approached in a number
of ways.
A) Indigenous Utilization
B) Indigenous Viewpoints
C) Indigenous Approach
D) Indigenous People
144. His insightful analysis of the history of science, has shown how the acceptance of
particular theoretical positions is not entirely an objective process.
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A) Kuhn
B) Enriquez
C) Freud
D) Watson
145. Has often been associated with external validity because generalization is justified
only for concepts which have been multiply measured or manipulated.
A) Multiple Operationism
B) External Validity
C) Internal Validity
D) Validity
146. Also considered in the field of culture and personality just as much as the modal.
A) Deviant personality
B) Personalities
C) Theories of Personality
D) Persona
147. Field deals with the use of methods that are distinctly psychological.
A) Culture and Personality
B) Agriculture and Personality
C) Personality and Emotion
D) Behavior and Personality
148. Planning a research project in accordance with the (_) Style is often not warranted
by the amount and quality of locally available resources.
A) Western
B) American
C) Pilipino
D) Eastern
149. The use of scientific sampling techniques enhances the (_) of information that one
can get from a survey.
A) Validity
B) Survey
C) Theory
D) Hypothesis
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