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What is the best possible reason for the difficulty experienced by people who had criminal records in seeking employment after they are released?

A. People still label them as criminals even if they are no longer in jail.

B. They are considered not capable of doing things other than committing a crime.

C. They do not know the changes in the outside world.

D. People do not care about them.

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A

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In a medical institution, professionals such as nurses, doctors, dietitians, pharmacists, and medical technologists work in harmony providing specific services depending on a client or a patient’s needs. Which of the following social processes can be observed in the said context?

A. Assimilation and competition
B. Cooperation and differentiation
C. Amalgamation and stratification
D. Enculturation and amalgamation

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B

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Which of the following statements reflects a functionalist understanding of the family?

A. The family is composed of a father, a mother, and at least one child.

B. The family is a source of genes from which the human species evolves.

C. The family is the site of different interests that are usually in a state of conflict.

D. The family ensures the continuance of a society through reproduction and socialization of children as new members of the society.

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D

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What do you call the societies that traces kinship descent through fathers?

A. Matrilineal
B. Matrilocal
C. Patrilineal
D. Patrilocal

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C

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Which of the following descriptions illustrates that culture is based on a system of shared symbols?

A. Tribes tend to use the same set of tools for agriculture.
B. Urban women tend to use the same methods of child rearing.
C. Muslims immediately recognize a mosque by the crescent and a star above it.
D. Food preparation among Kapampangan is passed down across generations.

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C

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What is the technique in data gathering wherein the researcher takes special interest in how the people live, how they form their values, and what beliefs they have and apply in their lives?

A. Experiment
B. Content Analysis
C. Archival Research
D. Participant Observation

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D

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Which of the following behavioral abilities can be considered as culturally patterned and learned by humans unlike other primates?

I. Modification in tool making
II. Spoken and symbolic language
III. Eating insects and small reptiles in addition to plants
IV. Foraging in both males and females for themselves after infancy

A. I, II, and III only
B. I, II and IV only
C. I, III, and IV only
D. II, III, and IV only

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B

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The process wherein a child enacts the behavior of his significant others and incorporates the standards, attitudes, and beliefs of these significant others into his own personality is called ___.

A. internalization
B. indoctrination
C. generalization
D. memorization

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A

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According to Marxist theory, what is the main basis of social stratification in society?

A. Ethnic involvement
B. Economic capacities
C. Gender dynamics
D. Power relations

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B

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In sociological research, which of the following methods is used to obtain in-depth information from an individual respondent and is usually done over an extended period of time?

A. Survey
B. Interview
C. Participant observation
D. Focus group discussion

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B

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Which of the following research methods entails staying in the research area for a long period of time and living with the community in order to describe and understand the community’s culture?

A. Fieldwork
B. Sociography
C. Ethnography
D. Focus group discussion

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C

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Which of the following statements describes diffusionism theory?

A. Civilized society is more developed and sophisticated than the savage societies.

B. Just like a living body, the society also has different parts that are interrelated.

C. In general, humans try to borrow/adapt from other cultures.

D. Patterning and configuration of a particular culture is reflected in an individual’s personality.

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C

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According to C. Wright Mills, what is the quality of mind that allows an individual to examine personal troubles in the light of broader social issues?

A. Objectivity
B. Ethnical neutrality
C. Empirical investigation
D. Sociological imagination

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D

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Which of the following somatotypes can be described as temperamentally relaxed, outgoing people who like physical comfort and eating?

A. Ectomorph
B. Entomorph
C. Endomorph
D. Mesomorph

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C

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What are the bases of Merton’s typology of deviant behavior?

I. A person’s motivation or adherence to cultural goals
II. A person’s belief in how to attain his/her goals
III. A person’s political and cultural background
IV. A person’s idea of the world or worldview

A. I and II
B. I and III
C. I, II, and III
D. I, II, III, and IV

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A

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Which of the following can be considered as the best plans formulated to overcome the urban sprawl of Metro Manila?

I. Dispersal policy adopted by the government
II. Relocation of illegal occupants in resettlement areas
III. Developing subdivisions in the nearby provinces
IV. Putting up branches and campuses of universities in the nearby places

A. I and III
B. I and IV
C. II and III
D. II and IV

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D

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What is the fundamental task of social institutions in any society?

A. Socialization of new members
B. Protection of members from harm
C. Provision of meaningful activities for members
D. Distribution of resources to members

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A

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Which of the following has a legitimate capacity to use violence in a given territory according to Max Weber?

A. Community
B. Bureaucracy
C. Government
D. State

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D

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The antidote to many forms of intolerance is the conscious attempt by institutions and organizations towards ___.

A. pluralism
B. ghettoization
C. absorption of differences
D. institutionalization of hierarchies

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A

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Carl dreams of buying a house in QC, but he cannot afford to pay whole in cash. The real estate agent offered him a payment term where a banking company will finance half of the total amount and he can pay his monthly dues in a fixed price. Carl decided to sign a contract with the agent, stating that he should complete the payment for 15 years. This is an example of ___.

A. socialism
B. feudalism
C. capitalism
D. monopolism

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B

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Which of the following nonprobability sampling technique should be used when conducting a research about the worldviews of HIV-positive patients, particularly the gender differentials on their local moral worlds?

A. Consecutive sampling
B. Convenience sampling
C. Purposive sampling
D. Quota sampling

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D

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Many biological anthropologist consider racial classification as ___.

A. a useful device for differentiating humans with slightly different physical features

B. social categories to which individuals are assigned, either by themselves or others, to separate their group from others

C. an archaic and unnecessary tool that was used in the past to label groups that were considered inferior

D. an effective system of classification to showcase the various cultural practices that different societies developed throughout their history

A

A

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What is the nature of Marx’s theory when compared to what Auguste Comte proposed?

A. It is different in that it rejected Comte’s position
B. It is different as the theory postulated that conflicts can be totally averted in society
C. It is similar as both theories proposed positivism
D. It is similar as both emphasized that using scientific methods would usher in a new “positivist” age of history

A

A

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An individual who is a radical feminist would believe that ___.

I. in order to attain equality, a society must completely reform the family system
II. to separate women’s bodies from the process of childbearing, a society must use new reproductive technology
III. a socialist revolution will not lead to a society without patriarchy
IV. liberal feminism will eventually bring about an egalitarian society

A. I and II
B. I and IV
C. II and III
D. II and IV

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C

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In modernization theory, it is believed that high-income countries would ___.

A. raise the productivity of their country by developing machinery and information technology
B. limit population growth by exporting birth control technology and promoting its use
C. provide aid to developing countries by administering state of the art medicine
D. accelerate economic growth by increasing their agricultural productivity by funding irrigation projects

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B

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Lito was studying for his exams while his neighbor was playing loud rock music. Though irritated by the loud music, he was able to retain information from the book he was reviewing by sustaining his focus. This is an example of ___.

A. iconic memory
B. signal detection
C. selective attention
D. perceptual process

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C

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A 25-year-old man is a fan of a movie actress. He would travel miles just to see her, would find ways to know here whereabouts, and firmly believes that the actress is secretly in love with him. In his room, he has a collection of a significant memorabilia–pictures and personal belongings–from the actress. Based on these descriptions, is the behavior normal?

A. Yes, a diehard fanatic would want to marry his idol
B. Yes, it is normal for any fan to try and find ways to see his idol
C. No, not all fans are fixated and have a strong belief that their idol is attracted to them
D. No, fanatics are content to see their idols on television

A

C

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What kind of love is exhibited if two people are very attracted to each other and are very passionate?

A. Consummate
B. Romantic
C. Fatuous
D. Empty

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B

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A behaviorist and a biopsychologist were discussing about attraction and love. Which of the following would you most likely hear from their conversation?

A. Behaviorist: Love is a choice.
Biopsychologist: Love stems from unconsciousness.

B. Behaviorist: Love happens when you are rewarded.
Biopsychologist: Love is a matter of remembering good experiences.

C. Behaviorist: Love is due to the pleasant consequences that happen in a relationship.
Biopsychologist: Love is due to increasing levels of dopamine.

D. Behaviorist: Love happens because of pheromones.
Biopsychologist: Love is needed to survive and adapt in the environment.

A

C

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Jim was introduced to the world of online gaming by his friend. At first, he treated the game as a hobby, but little by little, he started spending more time online so he can play the game. his boss noticed that he no longer comes to work on time and is now beginning to lose focus on his work. What criterion is used by Jim’s boss in determining if his behavior is still acceptable or not?

A. Distress
B. False belief
C. Dysfunction
D. Impaired perception

A

C

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The following are effects of stimulants EXCEPT ___.

A. they maximize arousal
B. they lessen the feeling of hunger
C. they cause a feeling of strength and power
D. they slow down the reaction time of an individual

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D

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Mel cannot stop eating. He still eats even if he feels full already. he prefers eating alone to reduce his embarrassment of eating too much. He feels guilty after consuming too much food. What disorder is he suffering from?

A. Anorexia nervosa
B. Binge-eating
C. Rumination
D. Pica

A

B

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A mother trained her children to follow the curfew hours. Whenever they do not follow, their cell phones would be confiscated and they would see the phones placed inside a red paper bag. Because of this, whenever the red paper bag is present, they anticipated that one of them will have to give up his/her cell phone for a week. If they follow the curfew hours, however, their mother would cook their favorite snacks for a week. What is the conditioning applied in this situation?

A. Establishment of curfew hours as part of house rules
B. Following the curfew hours and enjoying the use of cell phones
C. Association between a red paper bag and a confiscated cell phone
D. Confiscation of the cell phone for rule breaking and cooking snacks for following the rule

A

D

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Lately, Jan, a stage player actor, tends to forget her lines. She seems unable to focus and concentrate. She is having a hard time getting up each morning. She could not explain to her co-actors how less motivated she is. Which of the following conditions could the symptoms be more likely associated with?

A. Low dopamine
B. High dopamine
C. Low GABA
D. High GABA

A

A

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Lyn thought that she heard her baby crying in the next room, but when she checked, her baby is actually fast asleep. This illustrates ___.

A. opponent-process theory
B. signal detection theory
C. top-down processing
D. trichromatic theory

A

B

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If a known intelligent student failed a standardized achievement test administered at the end of the school year, which of the following should be investigated?

A. Administration, scoring, and interpretation of the test results
B. Consistency of the test results
C. Appropriateness of the test items given
D. Number of items included in the test

A

B

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Cecile’s heart pounded fast and her hands started to tremble upon discovering her house was on fire. She immediately realized that fear has engulfed her due to her trembling hands and pounding heart. Which of the following theories of emotion could best explain the experience of Cecile?

A. Schachter-Singer
B. Cannon-Bard
C. James-Lange
D. Solomon-Corbit

A

C

38
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What would happen if there is a failure to reuptake the excess neurotransmitter back into the presynaptic cell?

A. The leftover neurotransmitter would be catalyzed by enzymes
B. Another neuron will absorb the leftover neurotransmitter
C. The leftover neurotransmitter will interact with another neurotransmitter and would then attach to the binding sites
D. The postsynaptic neuron would get another dose of the neurotransmitter and a new nerve impulse would be made

A

D

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RJ started to drive his car and after some time, he heard an annoying sound in his car. He immediately stopped and put on his seatbelt. Suddenly, the sound stopped. This ___ prompted him to always put his seatbelt on.

A. positive reinforcement
B. negative reinforcement
C. positive punishment
D. negative punishment

A

B

40
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Waldy is confronted with an inconsiderate superior who continuously gives him work. he reminded himself “getting angry at him would not help at this point.” This coping strategy is called ___.

A. calming coping
B. cognitive restructuring
C. emotion-focused coping
D. problem-focused coping

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C

41
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Which of the following quotations best describes an approach-avoidance conflict situation?

A. “It’s a choice between the devil and the deep blue sea.”
B. “I’m caught between goodbye and I love you.”
C. “Having your cake and eating it, too.”
D. “When life hands you a lemon, make a lemonade.”

A

B

42
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Ali is confronted with looming deadlines and uncooperative teammates at work. If she will use cognitive restructuring as her coping strategy, what will she most probably say to herself?

A. “I just have to do my best, things will get better soon.”
B. “I will just keep myself busy to take my mind off the issues.”
C. “I have to talk to my teammates, we need to work on the deadlines.”
D. “I will think of positive things, I don’t want to be stressed.”

A

A

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Which of the following statements about the nature and nurture issue of human development is FALSE?

A. Nature and nurture equally influence the development of a person.
B. Experiences, like neural networks, have the ability to form and change neural connections.
C. Maturation is largely dependent on the type of experiences an individual is exposed to.
D. Our cognitive development is the product of environmental and biological factors.

A

C

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Which of the following could be the focus of a study on the influences of nature on prenatal development?

A. Similarities among monozygotic twins separated at birth
B. Similarities among dizygotic twins separated at birth
C. Differences among monozygotic twins separated at birth
D. Differences among dizygotic twins separated at birth

A

A

45
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The statement “The cat convinced a little girl to buy him a litter box” is NOT correct based on which rule system?

A. Morphology
B. Phonology
C. Semantics
D. Syntax

A

D

46
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An officer manager exhibits a very domineering behavior and is quick in reprimanding dominant employees. However, he does not see the pattern in himself when he exhibits the same behavior. What defense mechanism is he using?

A. Displacement
B. Rationalization
C. Reaction formation
D. Intellectualization

A

C

47
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Melissa finally said yes to Ronald to be his girlfriend. The first few months together were exciting and fun. However, after six months, melissa wanted to get out of their relationship because Ronald became too possessive and jealous. He did not want Melissa to go out with her male friends and always wanted them to be together almost every day. What kind of love is illustrated in the relationship between Melissa and Ronald?

A. Agape
B. Platonic
C. Romantic
D. Affectionate

A

C

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In studying, RJ organizes concepts in terms of complex network of nodes, while Jerome organizes lessons from general to specific ones. What memory strategies does each one employ?

A. RJ - schema; Jerome - semantic networks
B. RJ - schema; Jerome - hierarchical networks
C. RJ - semantic networks; Jerome - hierarchical networks
D. RJ - hierarchical networks; Jerome - schema

A

D

49
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Looking at Christmas lights, Ken was fascinated by how the lights seem to be moving from one position to another. This is an illustration of ___.

A. stroboscopic motion
B. autokinetic effect
C. phi phenomenon
D. motion parallax

A

C

50
Q

At what level of awareness is a person who is daydreaming?

A. Higher-level awareness
B. Lower-level awareness
C. Altered state of consciousness
D. Subconscious awareness

A

A

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