UTS Quizzes: Prelims

Question 1

Philosophers believed differently that to understand the self, one should understand his body and soul including the dimensions of mind, behavior and how people see himself. This means that to understand the self in the philosophical perspective an individual must understand his/her

a.
body, soul, and within the self

b.
body, soul, and between the self

c.
body, soul, and as well as the self

d.
body, soul, and beyond the self

Answer 1

body, soul, and beyond the self

Question 2

After we have discussed philosophical formation of the self, which of the following slogan is the appropriate synthesis how self is understood in the foundation of philosophy?

a.
“Discover the body, the soul and beyond to undertand the viewpoint of the self.”

b.
“Discover the natural world and the physical body to discover the self.”

c.
“Discover your culture and the universe to understand the self.”

d.
“Discover the soul, teach the mind’ and the body will follow.”

Answer 2

“Discover the body, the soul and beyond to understand the viewpoint of the self.”

Question 3

Which of the following is the best theory of the self to synthesize the self in the philosophical perspective?

a.
The self must understand the soul and his/her interactions.

b.
The self must understand the body, soul and beyond to form one’s belief system.

c.
The self must understand the body and one’s religion.

d.
The self must understand the body, soul to form one’s culture.

Answer 3

The self must understand the body, soul and beyond to form one’s belief system.

Question 4

Philosophy is man’s attempt to think most speculatively, reflectively, and systematically about the universe in which he lives and his relationship to that universe. This means that to understand the self in philosophical construct one must discover his/her ____.

a.
belief

b.
culture

c.
socializations

d.
religion

Answer 4

belief

Question 5

Philosophy can make an individual become a rational being which can bring the self to self-concept and awareness which is crucial in understanding the self.

a.
True

b.
False

Answer 5

True

Question 6

Based on a survey conducted to 20 respondents about how self is understood, the following data was revealed to the researchers: 7 said experiences, 6 said self-reflection and awareness, 5 said family, and 2 said environment. Which of the following philosopher can be used to support that experience is the key to understand the self?

a.
David Hume

b.
Paul Churchland

c.
Gilbert Ryle

d.
Rene Descartes

Answer 6

David Hume

Question 7

“Entrust your works to the Lord, and all your plans will succeed.” If an individual uses this philosophy, his philosophy is guided by the principle of

a.
Plato

b.
Socrates

c.
St. Augustine

d.
Gilbert Ryle

Answer 7

St. Augustine

Question 8

The unexamined life is not worth living is a famous quotation of

a.
Socrates

b.
St. Augustine

c.
Plato

d.
Gilbert Ryle

Answer 8

Socrates

Question 9

Philosophy is man’s attempt to think most speculatively, reflectively, and systematically about the universe in which he lives and his relationship to that universe. This means that

a.
the study of scientific way of understanding the the self is necessary.

b.
the study of the biblical way of understanding the self is the key to self-knowledge.

c.
the study of the biblical and scientific way of understanding the self is necessary.

d.
the study of both biblical and scientific investigations of the self is necessary which will result to an individual’s self-knowledge and awareness.

Answer 9

the study of both biblical and scientific investigations of the self is necessary which will result to an individual’s self-knowledge and awareness.

Question 10

The following philosophers believe that the self originates in the soul except

a.
Socrates

b.
St. Augustine

c.
Plato

d.
Maurice Merleau-Ponty

Answer 10

Maurice Merleau-Ponty

Question 11

David Hume believe that the self is nothing but bundle of impressions, this means that

a.
The self must just welcome positive criticisms towards thyself.

b.
The self must avoid people at most.

c.
The self must always focus on thyself.

d.
The self must be open to criticisms whether positive or negative it is and reflect his/her social interactions.

Answer 11

The self must be open to criticisms whether positive or negative it is and reflect his/her social interactions.

Question 12

_____ considered self to be founded on consciousness and memory of previous experiences are the keys to understanding the self.

a.
David Hume

b.
Sigmund Freud

c.
John Locke

d.
Immanuel Kant

Answer 12

John Locke

Question 13

He believes that the discovery of the self is based on the three layers of the mind

a.
Gilbert Ryle

b.
Sigmund Freud

c.
David Hume

d.
John Locke

Answer 13

Sigmund Freud

Question 14

When you give the id’s demand, yet the superego made you feel guilty of something, the superego is touching _____ which leads to your understanding the self in the context of the _____.

a.
conscience, soul

b.
morality, body

c.
virtue, morality

d.
happiness, legacy

Answer 14

conscience, soul

Question 15

The physical body is the main source of the identity of the self is a philosophy of

a.
David Hume

b.
Maurice Merleau-Ponty

c.
Paul Churchland

d.
Gilbert Ryle

Answer 15

Maurice Merleau-Ponty

Question 16

_____ refers to the data retained but not easily available to individual’s awareness which is why it is important to understanding the self to practice self-reflection upon waking up in the morning and before going to bed.

a.
experiences

b.
memory

c.
virtue

d.
values

Answer 16

memory

Question 17

Understanding the self in the philosophical perspective help me understand the complexities of the world while matching my own philosophies to others. This means that to understand the self, one should be always open to different perspective and find the common ground to understand it.

a.
true

b.
false

Answer 17

true

Question 18

The following are descriptions of the soul except

a.
it is a person’s moral or emotional nature or sense of identity

b.
it is the material structure of a person or an animal, including the bones, flesh, and organs

c.
The essence or embodiment of a specified quality

d.
it is the emotional or intellectual energy or intensity, especially as revealed in a work of art or an artistic performance.

Answer 18

it is the material structure of a person or an animal, including the bones, flesh, and organs

Question 19

It is the ultimate goal of understanding the self in the philosophical perspective.

a.
temperance

b.
passion

c.
wisdom

d.
virtue

Answer 19

wisdom

Question 20

Philosophers believed differently that to understand the self, one should understand his body and soul including the dimensions of mind, behavior and how people see himself.

a.
true

b.
false

Answer 20

true

Question 21

Which of the following social networks is important in building a strong bond in a society?

a.
organic group

b.
rational group

c.
play

d.
game

Answer 21

organic group

Question 22

Sociological self is formed through

a.
beliefs and culture

b.
cognitive experiences

c.
norms, beliefs, values

d.
values and beliefs

Answer 22

norms, beliefs, values

Question 23

Anthropology is a force/ideas derived from an individual’s culture which is formed by sociological influences, this statement suggests the idea of the self as

a.
separated

b.
unit

c.
divided

d.
a unit but unitary

Answer 23

a unit but unitary

Question 24

George Herbert Mead believed that the self is a product of social interactions and internalizing the external views along with one’s personal view about oneself. This means that his view of the self is

a.
all of these

b.
genetically influenced

c.
born

d.
made

Answer 24

made

Question 25

Which of the following statement is the distinct difference between sociology and anthropology? a. it tries to understand human culture b. it tries to understand human beings c. it tries to understand human interactions d. it tries to understand the difference between animals and humans interactions and culture

Answer 25

it tries to understand the difference between animals and humans interactions and culture

Question 26

_____is a force /ideas that from sociology which forms the psychological and biological aspect of the self. a. philosophy b. anthropology c. sociology d. psychology

Answer 26

anthropology

Question 27

_____ is the ultimate virtue associated with the young adults' development according to Erik Erickson a. mistrust b. guilt c. despair d. love

Answer 27

love

Question 28

Anthropology is a force /ideas that from sociology which forms the psychological and biological aspect of the self. This means that a. our culture is based on sociol interactions b. our culture is based on our mindset and genes c. our culture is based on organic and rational groups d. our culture is based on our values and genes

Answer 28

our culture is based on our values and genes

Question 29

_____is the influence of the environment on personality, physical growth, intellectual growth and social interactions. a. culture b. nurture c. socializations d. nature

Answer 29

nurture

Question 30

Loyalty is paramount in a collectivist society and is a source of positive and negative influence in the Filipino society. Given the fact that loyalty is paramount in the Filipino society, which of the following must a Filipino individual begin to solve issues on corruption? a. institution of philosophical views b. sociological institution of rational groups c. reinstitution of moral values grounded by spirituality d. reflecting one's anthropology

Answer 30

reinstitution of moral values grounded by spirituality

Question 31

The study of sociological and anthropological self helps me discover my understanding that myself is a product of a. my philosophy b. my culture and globalization c. my genes and my upbringing d. my acceptance of my genes

Answer 31

my genes and my upbringing

Question 32

Which of the following philosophers view conforms the self in the perspectives of sociology and anthropology? a. Gilbert Ryle & David Hume b. Sigmund Freud & John Locke c. Maurice Merleau-Ponty & Paul Churchland d. David Hume & Maurice Merleau-Ponty

Answer 32

Gilbert Ryle & David Hume

Question 33

Based on the Eastern principles, life is a journey towards eternal realities that are beyond the realities that is adjacent to us, they view life as circular based on the perception of eternal recurrence, this means that an individual must learn that a. life is about winning b. life is about a matter of reflecting how external realities are connected with an individuals internal realties c. life is about losing and winning d. life is about the universe

Answer 33

life is about a matter of reflecting how external realities are connected with an individuals internal realties

Question 34

_____ is the individual stages of development where the individual internalizes some other people’s perspective by taking into account societal rules and faithfully follows the rules a. language b. play c. self-development d. game

Answer 34

game

Question 35

It is the psychosocial issues of an adolescence according to Eric Erickson which is crucial in understanding oneself. a. industry-inferiority b. identity-role confusion c. autonomy-doubt-shame d. intimacy-isolation

Answer 35

identity-role confusion

Question 36

_____is the stage of self-development where the individual’s capacity to express himself and comprehend others perception. a. play b. game c. language d. symbolic interaction

Answer 36

language

Question 37

Which of the following arrangement is correct on how self is formed in sociological and anthropological perspectives? a. society + peer + organic= self b. organic + peer + society= self c. peer + organic + society= self d. organic + society + peer= self

Answer 37

organic + peer + society= self

Question 38

George Herbert Mead said that “a multiple personality is in a certain sense normal” this means that a. fusion of a collectivist and an individualistic culture is accepted in the global society b. the first person holon c. separation of communities is highly recommended in the global society d. individualistic culture is the normal

Answer 38

fusion of a collectivist and an individualistic culture is accepted in the global society

Question 39

Which of the following could best describe the contemporary anthropology of the Filipino society? a. Filipinos still practice a collectivist culture though it is rooted to protecting their own family b. all of these c. Filipinos are becoming more individualistic than collectivist due to the influence of mass media and the foreign cultures d. Filipinos are united

Answer 39

Filipinos are becoming more individualistic than collectivist due to the influence of mass media and the foreign cultures