La Paz National High School Diagnostic Test Disciplines and Ideas in the Social Sciences (DISS) Name: ____________________________________ Grade & Section: ___________________ Date: ____________ Directions: Write the letter of the correct answer. 1. Which of the following best describes what social sciences have in common? A. An interest in studying human beings C. A focus on material culture B. The study of the human mind D. Research that overlaps with genetics 2. Natural sciences are the branches of science that go into the details of the natural world by using scientific methods. ________ is the field of human knowledge that deals with all aspects of the group life of human beings. A. Social Science B. Humanities C. Life Science D. Sociology 3. Which of the following is a characteristic of anthropology? A. It is concerned with both human biology and culture. C. It focuses only on prehistoric societies. B. It is concerned with human variation, evolution, and adaptation. D. a and b 4. The growth of Social Science followed the footsteps of: A. Humanities B. Philosophy C. Natural Science D. Society 5. According to functionalism, society tends towards self-maintaining order which is also known as: A. Social structure B. Social functions C. Equilibrium D. Latent functions 6. Talcott Parsons and Herbert Spencer are famous proponents of which Social Science Idea? A. Structural functionalism B. Marxism C. Symbolic Interactionism D. Psychoanalysis 7. Marxism emphasizes the importance of which of the following factors in explaining the international system? A. Power B. Cooperation C. Economics D. Social identity E. None of the answers are correct 8. Symbolic Interactionism was criticized because it fails into account ________ level in the society. A. Micro B. Macro C. Quantitative D. Qualitative 9. Which of the following is not part of Symbolic Interactionism theory’s core principles? A. meaning B. language C. symbol. D. thought 10. In Freud's theory, the part of the personality that helps the individual adapt to external reality by making compromises between the id, the superego, and the environment is the: A. ego B. pleasure principle C. reality principle D. rationalization 11. Which of the following is NOT an example of a social science? A. Physics B. Economics C. Anthropology D. Psychology 12. Humanities and the social sciences each seek to understand and appreciate the human condition it relied on contrasting ways of knowing and methodologies to do so. Science uses the tools of empirical deduction and rational induction, based upon objectivity. How about Humanities? A. emphasizes empirical methods that seek to explain causality of events B. applying such legitimizing tests as reliability and external/internal validity, with the goal of replicating phenomena and generating new knowledge C. seeks to explain human behavior as groups and/or individuals D. utilizes interpretative methodologies and the goal is to understand meaning and purpose and generate wisdom 13. The study of the earth’s surface; a specialized investigation of the physical structure of the earth, including its terrain and its climates, and the nature and character of its contrasting inhabited portions. A. Anthropology B. Economics C. Geography D. History 14. It is used to be defined as "a study of mind and soul". A. Philosophy B. Physiology C. Psychology D. Anthropology 15. The following are the historical factors that gave birth to the social sciences in the West except? A. Rise of Individualism C. The Unprecedented Growth of Science B. Dominance of the Catholic Church D. Dissolution of the Feudal Social Relations 16. What was the cause of the Dissolution of the Feudal Structure in the society during the Middle Age? A. Age of Enlightenment B. Age of Exploration C. Scientific Revolution D. Industrial Revolution 17. Structural functionalism was criticized because it validates ______________. A. Social inequality B. Revolution C. Micro level D. Social functions 18. Social function is: A. stable patterns of social behavior C. set of characteristics that keep a group able to function as a unit B. consequences for the operation of society as a whole D. are the less apparent, unintended, and often unrecognized functions 19. Marxism was criticized because it makes people appear to be dominated by: ` A. structures B. cooperation C. struggle D. ideology 20. What type of struggle is pivotal in Marxism? A. Slavery B. Proletarian C. Imperial D. Class E. Struggle isn't pivotal to the theory 21. Which of the following does not belong to Symbolic Interactionism? A. As we interact with the world, we change the way we behave based on the meaning we give to social interactions. B. All communication is symbolic and based upon interaction and language. C. Meaning is inherent in objects of every social interaction. D. Individuals assign meaning to objects in order to decide how to act and behave. 22. Which of the following does not describe about the concept of Meaning in Symbolic Interactionism? A. We act on the basis of the meaning we give something C. Meaning is not inherent in objects of every social interaction. B. Holds the principal of meaning to be the central aspect of human behavior. D. Meaning given on symbols remains the same. 23. According to Freud, a process that distorts reality to prevent the individual from being overwhelmed by anxiety is known as: A. defense mechanism B. projection C. psychic determinism D. the unconscious 24. Which of the following statements best defines Freud's concept of the id? A. The instinctual and primitive element of the unconscious mind. B. The element of the mind that allows for logical, rational thought and problem-solving. C. The element of the conscious mind that controls desires for food and sexual stimulation. 25. In Sunstar Cebu report, House Speaker Pantaleon Alvarez earlier issued a statement calling on PNP Chief Ronald “Bato” de la Rosa to resign immediately to save Pres. Duterte from further embarrassment and restore the respect to the office of the PNP Director General. What was the issue behind this resignation call by Speaker Alvarez? A. Bato’s involvement in the Narco cop list of the President Duterte. C. De Lima’s travel to the United States and Europe B. Killing of a Korean business executive inside the Camp Crame. D. The series of Extra Judicial Killing in the country. 26. Last Saturday, world attention was focused on the United States of America, what important event was happening in this country? A. The victory of Donald Trump against Hillary Clinton in the election. C. Inauguration of Donald Trump as the 45th President C. The hacking incident involving Russia in the US Presidential election. D. A terrorist attack in New York City. 27. If you were to explore how people coming from the Southern part of Cebu speak the Cebuano dialect like “Ang kalayo mikalatkat sa bulungbong, which discipline would be the most relevant? A. Linguistics B. Economics C. Psychology D. Chemistry 28. PH population to hit 105.7M according to a news article from inquirer.net, which discipline in Social Science this topic belongs? A. Geography B. History C. Demography D. Sociology 29. Which of the following does not describe about the Rise of Universities? A. Curriculum was based on the need of the state C. Subjects were based on the teaching of the Bible B. Became a training hub for future scientist, technocrats and innovators D. Secular subjects were taught 30. Morris is a Grade 9 student of Argao NHS who is also part of Basketball team that represents the municipality in the Provincial Meet. He was later offered a scholarship program by the University of Cebu to play for the team. Based on the Structural functionalism which best describes Morris scholarship at a university because of his skill in basketball. A. Social structure B. Social functions C. Manifest functions D. Latent functions 31. Which of the following is not an example of a proletariat? A. a factory worker B. a farmer C. member of a labor union D. Owner of SM 32. Which of the following groups operating in our country followed the principles of Marxism? A. Abu Sayyaf B. MILF C. CPP-NPA D. Maute Group 33. Ana believes forever in love because until now she and her boyfriend are still together and happily in love with each other. Based on the situation which represents Meaning in Symbolic interactionism? A. Ana B. Love C. Boyfriend D. Forever E. Happiness 34. The following is an example of the micro level of society: A. Two individuals having a conversation C. A new economic force emerging in the global economy B. A change in the political climate of a country D. All of the answers are correct 35. Mark is taking a high-stakes university exam and is sitting next to the smartest student in the class. Mark can clearly see his classmate's responses but refrains from copying the answers. Which of the following is affecting Mark's behavior? A. Superego B. Instinct C. Ego D. Id 36. Rey loves to bite his nails even if he is already 20 years old. Which of the following stage of Freud’s psychosexual theory is he fixated? A. Oral B. Anal C. Phallic D. Latency E. Genital 37. Kristian is a member of Argao Performing Arts Guild. His skill will most likely fall under which discipline: A. Social Science B. Natural Science C. Humanities D. Political Science 38. A news headline form PDI entitled: PH sells $500M in bonds. Which discipline in Social Science will interest this article? A. Sociology B. Demography C. Economics D. Political Science 39. The following characterize the Secularization of Learning during the Middle Ages except? A. Use of humanities resources such Ancient philosophy and humanities C. Collapse of religious authority B. Union of the Church and universities D. Separation between different social spheres 40. Which of the following is not an example of social structures? A. Family B. Church C. Individual D. Community 41. In a capitalist society Social Control is achieved through: A. Working class ideology B. Ruling class ideology C. Ideology D. Class struggle 42. Language gives humans a means by which to negotiate meaning through symbols, which of the following is not an example in the use of symbol. A. Charlotte texts his feelings towards his boyfriend C. Crisliphil confronts her classmate about his attitude. B. Rosell was shocked upon learning about the increase of gasoline. D. Elma writes a letter to her favorite artist. 43. Peter is a four year old who wants to possess his mother by letting her carry him every time she is around. If his father goes near them he will always yell “get out!” Which of the following fixation on the phallic stage is Peter manifesting? A. Oedipus complex B. Electra complex C. Pleasure complex D. Reality complex 44. James a Grade 11 student of Argao NHS was asked by his teacher to buy chalk at the canteen. Upon giving the chalk to his teacher it accidentally fell to the floor making him shout “ay bilat!” which elicited laughter from the class because he was known to be religious. Which level of mental life did he manifest? A. Unconscious B. Preconscious C. Conscious D. Psychic 45. Karl Emil Maximilian "Max" Weber was a sociologist who relied on the method of science to interpret the world, he proposed rationalization. Which of these describes rationalization? A. social life is more and more subjected to calculation and prediction B. way of structuring society around relationships derived from the holding of land C. the emergence of modern science during the early modern period D. possibility of scientific knowledge based only upon inductive and careful observation of events in nature 46. A news headline from PDI entitled: PH sells $500M in bonds. Which Social Science discipline will interest this article? A. Sociology B. Demography C. Economics D. Political Science 47. Social dysfunction happened when: A. state of balance maintained by social processes in the society C. state of balance maintained by social processes B. when there is stable patterns of social behavior D. breakdowns or disruptions in society and its parts 48. Which of the following does not adhere to Marxism? A. Classes are naturally cooperative by virtue of their interests. C. Classes are authority relationships based on property ownership. B. Marxism is an economic and social system D. Marx focuses on explaining class conflict due to the means of production 49. What lesson in life can we get from Symbolic Interactionism? A. Life is a struggle between the rich and poor C. We cannot judge other people’s action immediately B. Human beings are evil by nature D. Praying and going to church helped improved our personal relationship. 50. Elezr wants to play DOTA a day before the Periodical Test schedule. Which of the following sentence best describes Elezr’s Ego personality? A. I will play dota immediately C.I will play one game after I am done with the review B. I want to review in preparation for the test D. I will play dota only on Saturdays and Sundays Good Luck and God Bless!!!
