UNDERSTANDING THE SELF

I. MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. A component of the soul that is responsible for controlling one's emotions and feelings.
a. Spirited b. Rational c. Appetitive d. Platonian
2. One of the great philosophers who believes that every man is composed of body and soul.
a. Kant b. Hume c. Socrates d. Augustin
3. He is the proponent of Psycho-sexual theory of the self.
a. Carl Jung b. Erickson c. Sigmund Freud d. Ana Freud
4. It is that part of mind where facts and other experiences are stored for possible use in the future.
a. Pre - conscious b. Conscious c. Unconscious d. Sub conscious
5. A philosopher who believes that the body is bound to die on earth and the soul is to anticipate living eternally
in a realm of spiritual bliss in communion with God.
a. Augustine b. Plato c. Thomas Aquinas d. Renee Descartes
6. According to Thomas Aquinas, it refers to "Common stuff that makes up everything in the universe".
a. Matter b. Form c. Universe d. Humanity
7. Another Greek Philosopher who is popularly known as the Father of Modern Philosophy.
a. Hume b. Descartes c. Kant d. Aquinas
8. One of Sigmund Freud's contribution to Psychology is the theory that an individual's progress will pass
through stages of psychosexual development and fixated when a basic need is not met. What theory is this?
a. Personality Development c. Components of the self
b. Psycho-sexual theory d. Psycho analytic theory
9. A component of the soul that is responsible for reasoning, intelligence and governs the affairs of the human
body.
a. Rational soul b. Appetitive soul c. Spirited soul d. Operative soul
10. The philosopher who believes that everything should all passed a test, and the only thing that one cannot
doubt is the existence of the self.
a. Descartes b. Plato c. Hume d. Augustine
11. A psychologist who proposed the eight stages of Psychosocial development theory.
a. Erickson b. Dewey c. Freu d. Carl Rogers
12. A stage of Psychosexual development theory where the center for pleasure is the mouth.
a. Oral b. Phallic c. Genitals d. Anal
13. Erickson referred this stage as the time for developing a sense of initiative and a positive attitude of personal
accomplishment.
a. Play Age b. Infancy c. School age d. Adolescence
14. In Johari's window, what pane that describes the characteristics of an individual that is not known to self.
a. Open b. Blind spot c. Hidden d. Unknown
15. In this stage, psychosocial crises occur, where the individual may have question "Who am I and what can I
do when I become an Adult", since an individual spends more time with his friends and peer group.
a. Adolescence b. Late adulthood c. Puberty d. Old age
16. If an individual is successful in this stage, he or she will carry the virtue of LOVE and could have the
capability of keeping an intimate, healthy relationship, and have a better married life.
a. Young adulthood b. School Age c. Old age d. Adolescence
17. This is known to be the middle and most productive years of an individual's life.
a. Adulthood b. Adolescence c. Old age d. Puberty
18. It is a fixation in Psychosexual theory where the daughter would want to possess her father and try to
remove the mother in the scene.
a. Oedipus complex b. Electra complex c. Identity confusion d. Personality disorder
19. One of the component of the self that is known to be the rational level of personality, and it operates on
Reality Principles.
a. Ego b. Super ego c. ID d. Mores
20. The elements that make up personality are called ______.
a. factors b. phonemes c. traits
21. Which of the following is NOT a component of mind, according to Freud?

a. the id b. the trait c. the superego

22. According to Freud, which of the following represents our underlying drives and instincts?
a. the id b. the superego c. the ego
23. According to Freud, which of the following is our conscious self?
a. the id b. the superego c. the ego
24. Someone who is preoccupied with themselves and their internal world is called ______.
a. an extrovert b. an introvert c. an ultravert
15. Which of the following is TRUE?
a. Self-concept is the person’s ideas and feelings about other people.
b. Self-concept is the person’s feelings and ideas about him or herself.
c. Self-concept is the person’s feelings and ideas about the rest of the world.
26. Which of the following is an incorrect pairing from the Myers-Briggs type indicator?
a. sensing/intuitive b. thinking/feeling c. judging/complaining
27. Ourselves as others see us is called ______.
a. the real self b. the ideal self c.the looking-glass self
28. The process of monitoring our behavior to conform with feedback from others is called ______.
a. self-expression b. self-monitoring c. self-behaving
29. Which of the following is true about psychographics?
a. It uses behavioral tendencies to infer personality traits.
b. It self-monitors an individual’s psychological state.
c. It produces graphs denoting the key motivators that an individual has.
30. Genetics and other biological factors that was started by Francis Galton
a. Nurture b. Genetics c. Identity d. Nature
31. The total characteristics and qualities of a person both known and unknown to others and oneself
a. Identity b. Self c. Person Volition d. Personality
32. A result of environmental influences. It started by John Locke
a. Nurture b. Nature c. Environmental Based Behavior d. Ecological Behavior
33. Qualities, beliefs, etc. that make a person or group different from others
a. Self b. Personality c. Identity d. Uniqueness
34. A social factor that affects at the early days of a person's life
a. School b. Church c. Friends d. Family
35. Natural forces become part of our identity/self
a. Environmental Factors b. Ecological Factors c. Hereditary Factor d. Social Factor
36. These are social factors that affect after a person develops independence and withdraws from strong parental
attachment EXCEPT:
a. Family b. School c. Church d. Friends
37. The inclination of a person to form and construct a specific identity that will set him or her apart from others
a. Personality Development Factor b. Person-Volition Factor c. Environmental Factor d. Social Factor
38. Non-negotiable factor
a. Forced Factor b. Environmental Factor c. Social Factor d. Hereditary Factor
39. His philosophy tells each man his inner self to light. "Know yourself"
a. Plato b. Aristotle c. Karl Marx d. Socrates
40. His philosophy claims to have respect for self. "Respect others as you would respect yourself".
a. Karl Marx b. Immanuel Kant c. Rene Descartes d. Socrates
41. His philosophy introduced Dualism. "I think, therefore I exist"
a. Rene Descartes b. Aristotle c. Plato d. Immanuel Kant
42. His philosophy tells us that self is founded on memory, not the substance of soul or body
a. Karl Marx b. Rene Descartes c. John Locke d. Immanuel Kant
43. His philosophy tells us that self is just a thing to which all perceptions of a man is attributed
a. David Hume b. David Hum c. Rene Descartes d. Rene Descartis
44. A scientific perspective that compares the formation of self to how our immune system works.
a. Immunology b. Psychoimmunology c. Psychoneuroimmunology d. Psychoimmunoneurology
45. A Social Science that is a study of mental processes and human behavior
a. Humanistic b. Psychology c. Psychoanalytic d. Behaviorism
46. A scientific perspective that is concerned about the neurological basis of behavior
a. Psychoneuroimmunlogy b. Neurophilosophy c. Sociology d. Anthropology
47. A type of psychology that behavior should be studied only from observable and measurable, that behavior is
learned and can be unlearned
a. Behaviorism b. Psychoanalytic Perspective c. Humanistic d. Behaviorism Perspective
48. A type of psychology that has a deterministic view and explains the basics of Freud's theory
a. Sigmund Freud Perspective b. Psychoanalytic Perspective c. Humanistic d. Behaviorism
49. A scientific perspective that is concerned about human functioning in the context of society and institutions.
a. Social Sciences b. Sociology c. Political Science d. Economics
50. A scientific perspective that study the human behavior collectively in the context of the culture or society
the person belongs.
a. Anthropology b. Economics c. Political Science d. Sociology
51. A scientific perspective that affects people's value system and sense of self through economic activities,
landscape, and situation
a. Political Science b. Economics c. Anthropology c. Sociology
52. A scientific perspective that focuses on the evolution of individual and their societies
a. Anthropology b. Political Science c. Economics d. Sociology
53. A scientific perspective that is concerned with the participation in a government system and how
government ideologies shape our behavior.
a. Sociology b. Social Science c. Political Science d. Politics
54. Which of the following is not included in the most prevailing issues on self?
a. Self vs. Identity b. Social Factor c. Nature vs. Nurture d. Dimensionalities of the Self/Identity
55. According to him, "An unexamined life is not worth living".
a. Plato b. Rene Descartes c. Socrates d. St. Augustine
56. The scientific study of society, social relationships, various cultures, behavior and interaction of groups or
human beings.
a. Philosophy b. Psychology c. Anthropology d. Sociology
57. "I am the father" is an example of what fundamental of selves?
a. Relational Self b. Individual Self c. Motivational Self d. Collectivel Self
58. It refers to the identity or feeling of belongingness to a certain culture group. It is an individual’s perception
about himself or herself anchored on race, gender, nationality, religion, ethnicity and language.
a. Identity b. Social Self c. Culture Identity d. Nationalism
59. It refers to the total characteristics or qualities of a person both known and unknown to others.
a. Trait b. Self c. Attribute d. Identity
60. According to him, "we construct the self".
a. David Hume b. Aristotle c. Immanuel Kant d. Paul Churchland
61. The knowledge comes from logic and reasoning.
a. Idealism b. Empiricism c. Rationalism d. Realism
62. He believed that TIMES present of things PAST, PRESENT and FUTURE are interconnected.
a. Maurice Merleau Ponty b. Socrates c. St. Augustine d. John Locke
63. He posited that postmodern society the self is found in the prestige symbols of goods consumed by man.
a. Edward Taylor b. Jean Baudrillard c. George Herbert Mead d. Charles Horton Cooley
64. The study of humans, human behavior and societies in the past and present.
a. Psychology b. Philosophy c. Political Science d. Anthropology
65. Which is not part of identity toolbox?
a. Gender b. Address c. Age d. Personal Appearance
66. He is the proponent of three stage process of development of self.
a. Plato b. Jean Piaget c. Jean Baudrillard d. George Herbert Mead
67. t refers to the inclination of a person to form and construct a specific identity that will set him apart from
others.
a. Environment Factor b. Person Volition Factor c. Social Factor d. Physical Factor
68. According to him, "the self is multilayered".
a. Paul Churchland b. Plato c. Sigmund Freud d. Rene Descartes
69. Which of the following is a part of self-identity?
a. All of the answers are correct. B. Roles c. Social identity d. Self-esteem
70. Which statement about self identity change is INCORRECT?
a. We can actively engage in introspection and discover new things about ourselves.
b. Roles can change - from student to lawyer, for example.
c. Self identity does not change significantly throughout the lifespan.
d. Self-esteem can increase or decrease.
71. The conscious process of thinking about your self identity is called _____.
a. introspection b. changing roles c. extraversion d. introversion
72. Which of the following roles is part of a person's social identity?
a. Political affiliations b. Religious roles c. Gender roles d. All of the answers are correct.
73. Which component of self identity is related to how we evaluate our own general worth?
a. Social identity b. All of the answers are correct. C. Introspection d. Self-esteem
74. An identity crisis is most likely to take place during the _____
a. latency stage b. middle adulthood stage c. young adulthood stage d. adolescent stage
75. The conflict between trust and mistrust defines the _____
a. adolescent stage b. oral-sensory stage c. locomotor stage d. latency stage
76. The struggle between intimacy and isolation is most common during the _____
a. latency stage b. late adulthood stage c. adolescent stage d. young adulthood stage
77. An elderly adult who feels content about her life is experiencing _____
a. stagnation b. despair c. generativity d. ego integrity
78. According to Erik Erikson, psychosocial identities involve the interplay between our _____.
a. emotional lives and our social circumstances c. physiology and our social lives
b. emotions and our physical development d. biological development and our social lives
79. Who started the self-esteem movement?
a. Nathaniel Branden b. Carol Dweck c. Erik Erikson d. Carl Jung
80. According to the self-esteem movement, which behavior would be something that parents and teachers
should do?
a. Asking the child to solve hard math problems. C. Giving the child lots of praise.
b. Offer the child intermittent praise. D. Giving the child lots of challenges.
81. The teacher asks her student, Isaac, to read a book in front of his second grade class. He stands in front of
the class and reads the book fluently. What would be the BEST response from his teacher?
a. 'Clearly, you're very smart.' C. 'Let me get you a harder book.'
b. 'Good job! Let's reread it together.' D. 'You must be a very good reader.'
82. What is the relationship between real challenges and increased self-esteem?
a. Failing at something difficult builds motivation.
b. Accomplishing something difficult builds self-esteem.
c. Accomplishing something difficult lowers self-esteem.
d. Failing at something difficult leads to anxiety.
83. The results of the self-esteem movement were mixed at best. Which of the following supports the dubious
value of the self-esteem movement?
a. Children put less effort into accomplishing tasks.
b. Children were very successful at everything.
c. Children believed that they were special.
d. Children had very high self-esteem.
84. It is referred as the performance of ceremonial acts prescribed by a tradition or sacred law.
A. Religion B. Ritual C. Spiritual Self D. Tradition
85. It is considered as one of the most intimate, inner subjective part of the self by William James.
A. Religion B. Ritual C. Spiritual Self D. Tradition
86. It is defined by Rebecca Stein as a set of cultural beliefs and practices that usually includes some or all of
basic characteristics.
A. Religion B. Ritual C. Spiritual Self D. Tradition
87. This group believes that existence is a cycle of birth, death and rebirth governed by Karma.
A. Christianity B. Islam C. Judaism D. Hinduism
88. It means "willing submission to God"
A. Christianity B. Islam C. Judaism D. Hinduism
89. They believe in the God of Abraham and in the coming of Messiah, the Savior.
A. Christianity B. Islam C. Judaism D. Hinduism
90. This religion believes in the three personas: God the Father (Creator), God the Son (Savior) and God the
Holy Spirit (Sustainer).
A. Christianity B. Islam C. Judaism D. Hinduism
91. It is practiced as mindfulness of breathing and development of loving-kindness.
A. Vipassana B. Salat C. Samatha D. Hajj
92. It refers to the prayer that is being practiced five times a day by the Muslims.
A. Vipassana B. Salat C. Samatha D. Hajj
93. This practices aims at developing insight into reality
A. Vipassana B. Salat C. Samatha D. Hajj
94. "Ningas Kugon" is the Filipino term for procrastination.
A. True B. False
95. Pride is a toxic trait among Filipinos where one resents the achievement of another.
A. True B. False
96. Crab mentality is regarded as the lack of patriotism and the attitude where Filipinos favor foreign products
more than their own.
A. True B. False
97. Colonial mentality refers to the attitude of eagerly starting things but quickly losing eagerness soon after
experiencing difficulty.
A. True B. False
98. Bayanihan is the spirit of communal unity and cooperation of Filipinos.
A. True B. False
99. People and groups closest to us who in one way or another influence our self-concept, emotions, attitudes,
and behavior are:
a. More Knowledgeable Others b. Neighbors c. Significant Others d. Generalized Others
100. Your propensity to cheat on this exam may be attributed to which structure of personality according to
Freud?
a. ego b. super-id c. id d. superego
101. My family thinks I am dependable and can be relied upon.” This statement speaks about which of the
following aspects of the self according to Triandis?
a. Private Self b. Collective Self c. Differentiated Self d. Public Self
102. Who among the following substantiated on the notion of person as a cultural category. He made use of the
term moi and personne?
a. Cooley b. Triandis c. Mauss d. Mead
103. Having seen her husband seeing another woman, Dianne felt an outrage. She managed to come near them
and vented out her anger by being physically and verbally aggressive. Following Plato’s perspective on the self,
which among the parts of the self is illustrated in the given case?
a. Empirical Soul b. Reason c. Physical Appetite d. Spirit or Passion
104. Who among the following philosophers believed that the self seeks to be united with God through faith and
reason?
a. St. Augustine b. Locke c. Plato d. Socrates
105. He is known as the Father of Modern Philosophy:
a. Plato b. Socrates c. Descartes d. Freud
106. One of the aspects of personality which includes our values, attitudes, preferences, superstitions, and
prejudices.
a. Abilities b. Interest c. Beliefs d. Habits
107. Who among the following postulated that the self is the way people behave?
a. Mearleau-Ponty b. Churchland c. Kant d. Ryle
108. “Our inner understandings including those of the self begin in outer social interactions.” Who among the
following theorists believed on this view?
a. Harry Triandis b. Sigmund Freud c. Charles Cooley d. Marcel Mauss
109. Which of the following statements best illustrate the looking-glass self?
a. Our self-image comes from our own self-reflection and from what others think of us
b. We define who we are through our experiences
c. Our socialization comes only from our primary group and how they view us
d. The social world surrounding us has no influence on the development of our self-image
110. "You are as other people see you". This is the gist of the theory advocated by whom among the following?
a. Triandis b. Locke c. Hume d. Cooley
111. Based on the sociological perspective about the self, why wouldn’t a solitary activity such as reading a
book contribute to the development of the self?
a. Solitary activities can contribute to the development of 'self'.
b. Because the 'self' develops through external social interactions.
c. Because the 'self' only develops through reading psychology books.
d. Because the 'self' only develops through interactions with the mother.
112. Which of the following statements is most illustrative of John Locke’s perspective about the self?
a. The self is only a bundle of perceptions passing through the theatre of your minds.
b. The self is composed of a set of patterned behavior.
c. The self is comprise of everything the person has.
d. The self is constructed primarily from sense experiences which shape and mold the self throughout a person’s
life.
113. According to Hume, ideas must come from impressions, but there is no impression from which the idea of
self comes; therefore,
a. There is no self. C. The soul exists.
b. The self is hidden to us. D. We know from reasoning that the self exis

II. IDENTIFICATION
1. Rene Descartes said that our mind and thought are true identity and he called it
2. Philosophy means in Greek word "philosophia"
3. It is the Philosopher who believe in that one can know only what comes from the senses and experience.
4. Father of Modern Philosophy
5. "Philosphia" means
6. The philosopher who infused Christian doctrine with Neoplatonism.
7. He influenced Neo-Platonism
8. One of the world's best known and most widely read and studied philosopher
9. The two philosophers who answer the "WHO AM I?"
Answer: John Locke and Descartes
10. The philosopher who is considered the "Father of Psychoanalysis"
11. Aguste Comte defines sociology as ____.
12. This sociological perspective states that sociologist should look into details and symbols to understand and
interpret how people react
13. This thinker looked and studied class struggle in society
14. It is the study of different patterns in human behavior, thought and feelings.
15. The proponent of "little Albert" study.
16. He conceived of the human person as having a body and a mind.
17. It is the Philosopher who believe in that one can know only what comes from the senses and experience
18. It is phenomenologist who asserts that mind-body bifurcation that has been going on for a long time is a
furtile endeavor an invalid problem.
19. IT is a code of Ethical Conduct of how should properly act according to their relationship with other people.
20. It is the name of the game and they are more likely straightforward and forceful in their communication as
well as decision making.
21. He dismisses the Cartesian Dualism
22. Wundt's student and the founder of structuralism
23. The two philosophers who answer the "WHO AM I?"
24. It is the information processing theories
25. It is a branch of general anthropology concerned with the study of man's culture and society in the past.
26. It is a branch of general anthropology concerned with the study of man's culture and society in the past.
27. Rene Descartes said that our mind and thought are true identity and he called it.
28. Also emphasize more on the value of equality even if they see that the individual can rise above everything
else
29. Study of a single social institution
30. Study of a single social institution
31. Deals with the operations of the body systems and organs and their interactions
32. Once a plan has been devised it must be carried out.

III. TRUE or FALSE

1. It is better to socialize with other people that having time for oneself
2. The initial process of learning happens in our nervous system.
3. Self-care is a lifetime habit and culture.
4. Recognizing and accepting mistakes is called "Self-Forgiveness"
5. The first step to achieving goals is to write them down, to make it a reality.
6. Video games has caused a sedentary lifestyle especially amongst youth
7. Cyberbullying has been rampant and caused deaths, suicides attempts
8. Deliberate Practice pushes people harder and get out of their comfort zones
9. Being punctual and being honest are some qualities of a successful student.
10. Maintaining a Spiritual Practice is part of Physical Self-care.
11. Aside from actually studying students also need to pray.
12. Self-care involves a life of wild sex, drugs, and alcohol.
13. Goal that cannot be measured do not indicate progress
14. It is important to follow society's description of beauty in order to be "in"
15. Every action is aimed to achieve a result
16. Eating all food groups (go, glow and glow food) is most important than portion size
17. Being internet savvy increases a person's self-worth
18. Planning is laying out strategies in order to achieve a desired outcome.
19. Net surfing is a good stress reliever because it improves mood and boost immunity
20. Instincts and reflexes involve learning.
21. Access to Healthcare is ready available to everyone since there are local health centers and hospitals
everywhere
22. To be successful, people should not merely rely on "will-power"
23. In writing down goals, people should use the words "I would" "I hope" "I might"
24. People who failed in achieving goals are the ones who do not have good planning strategies
25. Setting a time frame when to achieve a goal restricts a person and creates frustration
26. All successful and rich people display "wellness" in all facets of life
27. Setting a time frame when to achieve a goal restricts a person and creates frustration
28. It is better to socialize with other people that having time for oneself
29. All successful and rich people display "wellness" in all facets of life
30. People who failed in achieving goals are the ones who do not have good planning strategies
31. Goal that cannot be measured do not indicate progress

IV. MATCHING TYPE

1. Churchland A. The human mind is a tabula rasa.

2. Descartes B. “The self is the brain.”
3. Freud C. Man = Body + Soul
4. Hume D. Human Person = Body + Mind
5. Kant E. The self is a product of reason
6. Locke F. “The self has embodied subjectivity"
7. Merleau-Ponty G. "There is no self
8. Plato H. The self is the way people behave.
9. Ryle I. “The self is the immortal soul that exists over time.”
10. Socrates J. Conscious, Preconscious & conscious as layers of the self

11. Cooley A. Personne and moi as faces of the self

12. Mauss B. private, public, collective self
13. Mead C. The Looking Glass Self
14. St. Augustine D. Man is of a bifurcated nature.
15. Triandis E. "I-Self" and "Me-Self"