DepEd-National Capital Region

Division of City Schools – Valenzuela

GEN. T. DE LEON NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
Senior High School Department

FIRST QUARTER EXAMINATION

DISCIPINE AND IDEAS IN THE SOCIAL SCIENCES
S.Y 2019-2020

Name:________________________________________________ Score____________________
Strand/Section:____________________Date: __________ Teacher: _______________________

I. Multiple Choice. Write the letter of the correct answer on the space provided.

1. Which of the following statements tells how social studies are used to study and
understand society?
a. Social Studies helps us understand the exchange of culture and ideas in the
macrolevel and breakdown of families in the microlevel as a result of economic
migration by Filipino workers.
b. Social studies promotes different researches that may lead us in understanding
social issues like gender equality.
c. Social studies give us awareness on early pregnancy and teen related cases.
d. Pantawid Pamilya Pangkabuhayan Program and Conditional Cash Transfer are
some of the government policies that helps minimize poverty.
2. Which of the following states the reason why social science is different from natural
science and humanities?
a. Social science aims to predict all natural phenomena and its studies are based on
experimentally controlled condition of material entities.
b. Social science seeks to understand human relations to event and the meanings
humans impose on experience as a function of culture, historical era, and life history.
c. Social science primary interest lies in predicting and explaining human
behavior.
d. None of these
3. Social science uses scientific method in understanding social phenomenon. Which of the
following best describes scientific method?
a. A standardized set of techniques for building scientific knowledge, such as how to
make valid observations, how to interpret results and to generalize results.
b. It answers different research problems scientifically.
c. It is the only way and of answering social phenomenon because it undergo effective
processes to solve the problem.
d. It uses quantitative and qualitative approach in investigating social phenomenon.

For numbers 4-8, identify the appropriate discipline applicable in the given situation. Choose the
letter of the correct answer inside the box.

A. Anthropology B. Geography C. Linguistics D. Psychology

E. Demography F. Economics G. History H. Political Science

4. A study on what causes severe depression which leads to suicide.

5. An inquiry on how colonial occupation has changed the values of the native population.
6. A policy recommendation on how to raise the incidence of birth in countries that have an
aging population
7. An analysis of the consumption patterns among housewives in a middle-income
community.
8. A description of the different cultural practices of the Igorots.
9. It seeks to reconstruct the past life of ancient societies, trace the cultural changes that
took place and the reason behind the changes.
a. Anthropology B. Archaeology C. Geography D. Demography
10. Which of the following are examples of primary sources.
a. Journal entries, transcripts, video interviews, structures
b. Biographies, textbooks, conference proceedings, book reviews
c. Artifacts and fossils
d. Both A & C
11. It studies the interaction between the natural environment and the people living in it. It
acts as a bridge between natural science and social science.
a. History B. Sociology C. Demography D. Geography
12. This discipline studies how people move from place to place. The main sources of data
are census and other vital statistics.
a. Geography B. Demography C. Economics D. Psychology
13. He is considered as the “Father of Geography” who is also the pioneer in the field and
wrote the first scholarly treatise entitled “Geographika”.
a. Thomas Malthus b. Eratosthenes C. Herodotus D. Wilhelm Wundt
14. Known for writing An Inquiry into the Nature and Causes of the Wealth of Nations in
1776.
a. Thucydides b. John Locke C. Thomas Malthus D. Adam Smith
15. Which field of psychology studies the intellectual, social, emotional and moral
development across a lifespan.
a. Clinical b. developmental c. experimental d. phonological
16. It is the pioneer in the field og political inquiry. It delves on the topic of government and
the leaders behind it.
a. Politics
b. Two Treatises of Government
c. Considerations on Representative Government
d. An Essay on the Principle of Population
17. Which of the following BEST describes “structural functionalism”?
a. It is a sociological framework that focuses on the different meanings individuals attach
to objects, peoples, and interactions as well as the corresponding behaviors that reflect
those meanings.
b. It is a framework for building a theory that sees society as a complex system
whose parts work together to promote solidarity and stability.
c. There are three levels of consciousness and three components of personality
structure.
d. Social conflict arises due to the conflict of interest of the different social structures.
18. How important is the social functions of the social structure to the maintenance and
stability of societies?
a. It helps us understand government policies, the society and its culture and why people
behave in different circumstances.
b. You will gain awareness on bullying, teenage pregnancy and other teen related
issues.
c. Doing the role of each member of society will help uplift the morale of the whole
society and will lead to harmonious relationship between them.
d. none of these
19. He emphasizes social structure as “any relatively stable pattern of social behavior” and
social functions as “the consequences of any social pattern for the operation of society
as a whole”.
a. Talcott Parsons b. Robert Merton C. Emile Durkheim d. Marx Weber
20. It is any social pattern that may disrupt the operation of society.
a. social structure b. manifest functions c. latent functions d. social dysfunction
21. What is the difference between a social structure and a social function?
a. A social structure is a stable, routine-like pattern of interaction, and a social
function is any act or process that contributes to the maintenance of a social
system.
b. A social structure is a complex and interconnected machine, and a social function is
any act that contributes to the maintenance of a social system.
c. A social function is a complex and interconnected machine, and a social structure is
any act that contributes to the maintenance of a social system.
d. A social function is a stable, routine-like pattern of interaction, and a social structure is
any act or process that contributes
22. The following are examples of MANIFEST functions except:
a.The teaches uses ICT integration and motivates the students to learn.
b. The Chief Executive calls for a meeting to address the current problem of the
company.
c. Many barangay officials were arrested for their alleged connection to drug
trafficking.
d. Students were so busy complying with their projects and performance tasks.
23. What causes social dysfunction?
a. The lack of consensus among peoples in a given polity or society about what is helpful
or harmful to society
b. Differences in backgrounds or status
c. Differences in recognition and appreciation of what is functional or not to particular
individuals or groups of people
d. All of the above
24. Which of the following is one of the criticisms of functional structuralism that leads to the
formulation of social conflict theory?
a. Unable to explain phenomena such as social change, disagreement with social
and political aims, and the influential underpinning of the wealthy
b. Within every social structure or system-politics, family, organizations – each member
of the system has a specific function.
c. To keep the system operational, within its environment, functions can be small or
dynamic in nature, and work toward the same purpose.
d. Social structures are interdependent for they have one goal and that is to maintain or
keep the whole system.
25. The term used by Karl Marx to refer “conflict between entire classes over the
distribution of a society’s wealth and power”.
a. social structure b. class struggle c. social dysfunction d. latent function
26. What is the difference between classical Marxism and modern Marxism?
a.
27. It is an attempt to explain the goals of Communism, as well as the theory underlying this
movement. It argues that class struggles, or the exploitation of one class by another, are
the motivating force behind all historical developments.
a. Communist Manifesto b. Das Kapital c .Communism d. Capitalism
28. One of the major works in the 19th century, it explains capitalism as a system, its
dynamism, and its tendencies toward self-destruction.
a. Das Kapital b. Hegelian Philosophy c. Communist Manifesto d. Las Kapital
29. The following are the situations of capitalism during the Industrial Revolution that leads
to Karl Marx in formulating his theory EXCEPT:
a. capitalist tries to make a profit by selling a product for more than it cost to produce
b. It turns most of the population into industrial workers called proletarians
c. Capitalist production always ends up creating conflict between capitalists and workers
d. Capitalist eliminates social classes and leads workers to generate high profits
needed for their families.
30. Classical Marxism consists of four related ‘isms’ namely, economism, determinism,
materialism, and structuralism. Which of the following describes materialism?
a. it argues economic relations determine social and political relations
b. shape ideas and the dominant idea at any time are those that forward the
interests of the ruling class, that is, the owners and controllers of the means of
production.
c. it contends that structures, particularly economic structures, determine the actions of
agents.
d. it privileges economic relations
31. Under capitalism, _______________ are people who own and operates factories and
other businesses in pursuit of profits.
a. proletarians b. working class c. bourgeoisie d. capitalist
32. Theorized that there are three levels of consciousness and three components of the
personality structure.
a. William Wundt b. Erick Erickson c. Sigmund Freud d. Robert Merton
33. Psychoanalytic theory states that the three levels of our consciousness are the
conscious, preconscious, and the unconscious. Which of the following are stored in our
unconscious mind?
a. anxiety, depression and hurtful experiences c. instincts
b. thoughts, wishes, feelings and memories d. reality
34. When an infant is born, the mind has only one part. Which is the first being developed in
our mind?
a. id b. ego c. superego d. instincts
35. This is the part of the personality that must deal with the demands of reality. It helps
control the urges of the id and makes us behave in ways that are both realistic and
acceptable.
a. id b. ego c. superego d. libido
36. The values and beliefs that our parents and society instill in us are its guiding force and
it strives to make us behave according to these morals.
a.superego b. life instincts c. sexual drives d. moral inhibitions
37. It is a strategy that the ego uses to protect itself from anxiety.
a. reality check b. check and balances c.rationalization d. defense mechanisms
For 38-42, analyze the given examples then identify the defense mechanisms used in each
situation. Choose your answer from the given below. Write the letter of the correct answer.

A. Repression B. Sublimation C. Projection D. Denial

E. Rationalization F. Displacement G. Regression H. Oedipus Complex

38. Edward felt so much hatred for Lizzy. He knows that telling it to her is not acceptable.
That is why he always teases his friends and believes that they hate Lizzy.
39. Lucas was scolded by his boss in an early Monday morning. He could not understand
the reason why his superior rejected all his proposals. While going back to his table, he saw
Mang Juan polishing the floor and end up scolding the janitor.
40. Alex who is a long time artist get frustrated for the miscarriage of his wife. After a while
he find himself painting Madonna and child.
41. Mang Ruben found out that his wife is constantly texting a boy named Lino. He also
noticed that his wife frequently on a date with her college friends and forgot to take their
child on a weekend bonding. But still Mang Ruben refuses to recognize his wife’s infidelity.
42. Lucy suffered different difficult situations for few days. She lost her wallet with 500
pesos inside. Their house was devastated by the storm and now her mother is scheduled
for her flight next week. But she still manage to tell herself that it is God’s will.
43. It is a sociological framework that focuses on the different meanings individuals attach
to objects, peoples, and interactions as well as the corresponding behaviors that reflect
those meanings and/or interpretations.
a. Psychoanalysis c. Structural Functionalism
b. Marxism d. Symbolic Interactionism
44. Which of the following is NOT a premise of symbolic interactionism?
a. There is a cultural dimension that intertwines the symbolic “educational” development
b. People identify and mold their unique symbolic references through the process of
socialization
c. Meaning is an important element of human existence
d. Change is evident within any society or system.
45. Which of the following is NOT true about symbolic interactionism?
a. symbolic interactionist see symbols as an important part of human communication
b. Anything that can be meaningfully represent something else is called theory.
c. symbols have social meanings which are shared and understood by members of
society
d. Social life requires that we present different aspects of ourselves in different
situations.
46. He stated that gestures are important in communication. When we interact with other,
our posture, tone of voice, voice inflections, as well as hand and facial movements convey
significance.
a. George Dewey b. George Herbert Mead c. Emile Durkheim d. Marx Weber
47.Which of the following describes a GAME STAGE?
a. A child engage in a team will conceptualize the roles of his teammates and
opponents in order to successfully maneuver throughout the game within his
own particular position.
b. A young boy sitting on a couch and attentively observing the way his father shaves.
c. A girl imitates how her older sister applies make up every morning.
d. Little Macy copies how Black Pink dances their new dance sensation.
48. Which of the following examples states the first premise of symbolic interactionism?
a. The child smiles and shows good behavior because he always gets the same reaction
from his parents whenever he did pleasant behavior.
b. Shaking hands and having distant space are culturally symbolic among Filipinos
c. A student who struggles academically find books as object of fear and
resentment.
d. Teenagers find smoking as cool and it displays positive image among their peers.
49. It is a self-image based on how we think others see us.
a. Looking glass self b. self c. generalized other d. I
50. When the child is able to visualize the intentions and expectations of others and see
him/herself from not just another’s point of view but from groups of others, he/she is on
what stage?
a. mimicking b. play c. stage d. generalized other
……..Prove YOURSELF to yourself not OTHERS…….

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