1. During which stage does the Oedipus complex occur?
A. Oral
B. Anal
C. Phallic
D. Latency
2. Object permanence typically develops in which Piaget stage?
A. Preoperational
B. Sensorimotor
C. Concrete operational
D. Formal operational
3. “I won’t steal because it’s against the law” reflects which Kohlberg stage?
A. Stage 2 self-interest
B. Stage 4 law and order
C. Stage 3 good-boy/nice-girl
D. Stage 5 social contract
4. What does “unconditional positive regard” mean in Carl Rogers’ theory?
A. Accepting behavior only when deserved
B. Appreciation regardless of conditions
C. Accepting only positive emotions
D. Loving only if they comply
5. In Jungian Psychology, the “persona” refers to:
A. The dark side of personality
B. One’s public mask
C. The collective unconscious
D. One’s anima or animus
6. A person who constantly brags to hide insecurity might have which trait in
Adler’s theory?
A. Inferiority complex
B. Superiority complex
C. Low social interest
D. Overcompensation
7. A person avoids social interaction to feel safe. This best fits which of
Horney’s neurotic trends?
A. Moving toward people
B. Moving against people
C. Moving away from people
D. Moving with people
8. The term for insider-level harmony in Sikolohiyang Pilipino is:
A. Pakikinga
B. Pakikipagpalagayang-loob
C. Pakikitungo
D. Pakikibagay
9. “Ibang Tao” refers to someone who is:
A. Part of your inner circle
B. A trusted insider
C. A stranger or outsider
D. A family member
10. A psychologist living in a barangay to learn Filipino values through immersion
is using which research method?
A. Survey research
B. Pakikipagkuwentuhan
C. Panunuluyan
D. Experimental method
11. When someone redirects anger from their boss to their sibling, it’s called:
A. Projection
B. Displacement
C. Regression
D. Denial
12. Calling your partner by your ex’s name is an example of a:
A. Denial
B. Freudian slip
C. Repression
D. Anxiety
13. Heinz steals medicine to save his wife. Choosing to steal due to love rather
than law reflects which Kohlberg stage?
A. Stage 4
B. Stage 5
C. Stage 3
D. Stage 2
14. A 9-year-old understands that pouring juice from a tall to a short glass
doesn’t change the amount. This demonstrates:
A. Egocentrism
B. Conservation
C. Object permanence
D. Abstract reasoning
15. The “shadow” archetype in Jung’s theory represents:
A. The higher self
B. Hidden or darker aspects of personality
C. The public persona
D. Gender opposite qualities
16. In Piaget’s theory, which stage is characterized by egocentrism and symbolic
thinking?
A. Sensorimotor
B. Preoperational
C. Concrete Operational
D. Formal Operational
17. In Freud’s theory, which part of the psyche acts as the “moral compass”?
A. Id
B. Ego
C. Superego
D. Libido
18. A child who becomes fixated in the anal stage might grow up to be:
A. Disorganized and careless
B. Too trusting
C. Obsessively neat or controlling
D. Shy and withdrawn
19. According to Carl Rogers, a person becomes fully functioning when:
A. They meet societal standards
B. Their self-image matches their ideal self
C. They follow strict discipline
D. They are praised frequently
20. According to Jung, which archetype represents the image of a guide or wise
teacher?
A. Persona
B. Shadow
C. Self
D. Wise Old Man
21. The core concept of Sikolohiyang Pilipino is:
A. Katatagan
B. Kalayaan
C. Kapwa
D. Kultura
22. Which of the following best represents Utang na Loob?
A. Emotional withdrawal from debt
B. Returning a favor with sincere gratitude
C. Paying money after a loan
D. Avoiding obligations
23. Which behavior reflects Pakikiramdam?
A. Publicly confronting someone
B. Ignoring emotional cues
C. Observing silently and feeling the mood of others
D. Speaking directly and firmly
24. A young child covers their eyes and thinks no one can see them. This shows:
A. Conservation
B. Symbolic play
C. Egocentrism
D. Object permanence
25. In Kohlberg’s post-conventional stage, moral decisions are based on:
A. Rewards
B. Punishment
C. Social harmony
D. Universal ethical principles
26. Adler believed the driving force in personality is:
A. The libido
B. The superego
C. Striving for superiority
D. Achieving pleasure
27. A person with Obsessive-Compulsive Personality Disorder is likely to:
A. Hear voices
B. Be highly perfectionistic and controlling
C. Show impulsive, risky behaviors
D. Avoid others completely
28. A student studies hard not to get scolded. This shows:
A. Positive reinforcement
B. Negative reinforcement
C. Positive punishment
D. Extinction
29. Which defense mechanism involves unconsciously blocking painful memories?
A. Projection
B. Sublimation
C. Repression
D. Rationalization
30. According to Karen Horney, a person who aggressively competes and dominates
others is showing a need to:
A. Move away from people
B. Move against people
C. Move toward people
D. Withdraw entirely
31. In Jung’s theory, the “anima” is:
A. A collective cultural value
B. The female aspect in the male psyche
C. The dark side of the self
D. The mature self
32. Which term describes the Filipino practice of going along with the group to
avoid conflict?
A. Lakas ng loob
B. Hiya
C. Pakikisama
D. Pakikipagpalagayang-loob
33. A child throwing tantrums again after the birth of a sibling is showing:
A. Denial
B. Regression
C. Displacement
D. Sublimation
34. A person with Avoidant Personality Disorder is likely to:
A. Seek constant attention
B. Be overly confident
C. Avoid social interactions out of fear of rejection
D. Show no interest in rules
35. In Freud’s stages, the latency stage is mainly focused on:
A. Genital pleasure
B. Learning and social development
C. Parental rivalry
D. Toilet training
36. What Filipino value discourages shameful behavior to protect one’s dignity and
social standing?
A. Pakikisama
B. Utang na Loob
C. Hiya
D. Bayanihan
37. Which of the following best describes Panunuluyan as a research method?
A. Interviewing multiple people randomly
B. Using surveys and Likert scales
C. Living in a community for immersion
D. Sending written questionnaires
38. Carl Rogers emphasized the importance of:
A. Rewards and punishments
B. Rational thinking
C. Unconditional positive regard
D. Dream interpretation
39. Which term means “trial and error” in understanding people’s behavior in
Filipino research?
A. Panunuluyan
B. Pakapa-kapa
C. Pakikisama
D. Pag-uugali
40. A person believes others are always out to get them. This may be a sign of:
A. Schizoid Personality Disorder
B. Paranoid Personality Disorder
C. Histrionic Personality Disorder
D. Narcissistic Personality Disorder
41. Which of the following is a method used in Sikolohiyang Pilipino to understand
behavior through informal conversation?
A. Observation
B. Interview
C. Pakikipagkuwentuhan
D. Case Study
42. Erikson’s psychosocial stage during adolescence is:
A. Trust vs. Mistrust
B. Autonomy vs. Shame
C. Identity vs. Role Confusion
D. Integrity vs. Despair
43. Which Filipino trait means being shy or avoiding shameful acts?
A. Pakiramdam
B. Hiya
C. Lakas ng Loob
D. Altruismo
44. A child in the preoperational stage struggles with:
A. Logical reasoning
B. Conservation of matter
C. Egocentrism
D. All of the above
45. A student copying their teacher’s calm behavior during stress is an example of:
A. Projection
B. Identification
C. Regression
D. Repression
46. The unconscious storehouse of memories shared by all humans, according to Jung,
is:
A. Personal unconscious
B. Collective unconscious
C. Conscious mind
D. Ego
47. The Filipino value of helping others in the community is called:
A. Pakikisama
B. Bayanihan
C. Lakas ng loob
D. Hiya
48. A child fears punishment and obeys rules mainly to avoid it. This reflects:
A. Pre-conventional morality
B. Conventional morality
C. Post-conventional morality
D. Autonomous morality
49. Carl Jung’s “shadow” archetype represents:
A. Hidden, darker aspects of the personality
B. One’s spiritual guide
C. Cultural stereotypes
D. Repressed memories
50. In Freud’s structure of personality, the id seeks:
A. Social approval
B. Perfection
C. Immediate gratification
D. Reality
51. Which Filipino concept emphasizes one’s strength and courage from within?
A. Pakikiramdam
B. Hiya
C. Lakas ng loob
D. Pakikilahok
52. A person with Borderline Personality Disorder may display:
A. Stable emotions
B. Fear of abandonment
C. Extreme attention-seeking
D. Total detachment
53. Erikson believed a toddler (1–3 years old) is in which stage?
A. Autonomy vs. Shame and Doubt
B. Initiative vs. Guilt
C. Industry vs. Inferiority
D. Identity vs. Confusion
54. The ego operates on the:
A. Pleasure principle
B. Reality principle
C. Moral principle
D. Spiritual principle
55. Which of the following disorders is a psychotic disorder?
A. OCD
B. Schizophrenia
C. Borderline Personality Disorder
D. GAD
56. Pakikilahok means:
A. Confronting someone openly
B. Withdrawing from the group
C. Participating in group activities
D. Pretending to belong
57. A person who frequently has delusions of grandeur might have:
A. Paranoid PD
B. Histrionic PD
C. Narcissistic PD
D. Dependent PD
58. Jung’s “Self” archetype refers to:
A. Mask worn in society
B. True, whole personality
C. Hidden animal instinct
D. Moral conscience
59. A woman feels anxious around men because she sees her father in all of them.
This is:
A. Repression
B. Sublimation
C. Projection
D. Transference
60. Which personality theory focuses on free will, self-concept, and personal
growth?
A. Psychoanalysis
B. Behaviorism
C. Humanism
D. Trait Theory
61. A Filipino psychologist who immerses in a local barangay is using:
A. Panunuluyan
B. Pakapa-kapa
C. Pakikisalamuha
D. Pakikipagkapwa
62. The Freudian stage most associated with toilet training is:
A. Oral
B. Anal
C. Phallic
D. Latency
63. Which is a situational defense mechanism?
A. Repression
B. Sublimation
C. Regression
D. Compensation
64. In Vygotsky’s theory, learning is most influenced by:
A. Biology
B. Culture and interaction
C. Genetics
D. Environment only
65. In Filipino values, Pagkakaisa most closely relates to:
A. Unity
B. Shame
C. Strength
D. Authority
66. A person with antisocial personality disorder typically lacks:
A. Intelligence
B. Morality and empathy
C. Memory
D. Awareness of consequences
67. Piaget’s concrete operational stage is marked by:
A. Logical thinking and conservation
B. Abstract reasoning
C. Language explosion
D. Egocentrism
68. Which defense mechanism involves redirecting unacceptable urges into acceptable
behaviors?
A. Displacement
B. Projection
C. Sublimation
D. Reaction Formation
69. “Pakikipagpalagayang-loob” represents:
A. Basic courtesy
B. Casual conversation
C. Deep mutual trust
D. Surface harmony
70. “I didn’t fail the exam, the teacher just hates me.” This is:
A. Rationalization
B. Repression
C. Denial
D. Projection
71. Pakikisalamuha occurs when:
A. You adjust completely to fit in
B. You engage in casual social interaction
C. You enter into someone’s private life
D. You argue to win
72. Karen Horney’s “basic anxiety” results from:
A. Poor parenting
B. Cultural conflict
C. Insecure childhood relationships
D. Strict religion
73. A person who suppresses their anger and becomes overly nice is showing:
A. Reaction formation
B. Displacement
C. Denial
D. Regression
74. According to Jung, the “persona” is:
A. Inner self
B. Outer mask we present to the world
C. Spiritual side
D. Emotional core
75. A person avoids parties and fears rejection even though they want connection.
This is:
A. Schizoid PD
B. Histrionic PD
C. Avoidant PD
D. Obsessive-compulsive PD
76. Filipino researchers use pakapa-kapa to:
A. Do a survey
B. Rely on gut feeling and trial-and-error
C. Avoid answering
D. Record results
77. Freud believed personality was mostly formed by:
A. Early childhood experiences
B. Education
C. Physical growth
D. Adult learning
78. Someone who always tries to be perfect to make up for feelings of weakness is
using:
A. Compensation
B. Projection
C. Regression
D. Sublimation
79. The Oedipus complex occurs during:
A. Oral stage
B. Anal stage
C. Phallic stage
D. Genital stage
80. In Filipino values, “Bahala na” means:
A. No hope
B. Trust in fate or divine will
C. Letting others do the work
D. Rebellion
81. Jung believed dreams are messages from:
A. Past trauma
B. Unfinished business
C. The collective unconscious
D. Everyday stress
82. The Superego represents:
A. Desires
B. Logic
C. Morality
D. Reality
83. What concept from Adler refers to one’s ability to cooperate and work for the
good of others?
A. Inferiority complex
B. Style of life
C. Social interest
D. Defense style
84. Which disorder involves cycling between extreme highs and lows?
A. Major Depression
B. Bipolar Disorder
C. GAD
D. PTSD
85. Pakikibagay means:
A. Social unity
B. Adjusting yourself to fit in
C. Competing for approval
D. Withdrawal
86. Carl Rogers viewed the therapist as someone who:
A. Diagnoses and corrects
B. Provides unconditional acceptance
C. Controls the conversation
D. Teaches moral values
87. Which stage of moral development focuses on being liked or approved of?
A. Stage 1
B. Stage 2
C. Stage 3
D. Stage 4
88. A child learns new words rapidly during which Piagetian stage?
A. Sensorimotor
B. Preoperational
C. Concrete operational
D. Formal operational
89. A child understands that 2+2 = 4 but cannot grasp “if all men are mortal…” This
shows they are in:
A. Formal operational
B. Preoperational
C. Sensorimotor
D. Concrete operational
90. The Filipino practice of visiting homes to build relationships is:
A. Pakapa-kapa
B. Panunuluyan
C. Pakikibagay
D. Pakikipag-ugnayan
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91. Freud’s topographical model includes:
A. Id, Ego, Superego
B. Oral, Anal, Phallic
C. Conscious, Preconscious, Unconscious
D. Shadow, Self, Persona
92. Which of the following is NOT part of Carl Jung’s archetypes?
A. Anima
B. Hero
C. Demon
D. Id
93. “Kapwa” as defined by Enriquez means:
A. Social status
B. Equality
C. Shared identity
D. Moral worth
94. In humanistic therapy, the key technique is:
A. Dream analysis
B. Active listening
C. Behavioral rehearsal
D. Medication
95. Which disorder is characterized by intense fear with no clear cause?
A. OCD
B. Phobia
C. Panic Disorder
D. PTSD
96. The best description of Pakikipagkapwa-tao is:
A. Teaching manners
B. Achieving emotional depth and connectedness
C. Pretending to agree
D. Following orders
97. Who is considered the Father of Filipino Psychology?
A. Carl Jung
B. Zeus Salazar
C. Virgilio Enriquez
D. Alfredo Lagmay
98. The “pleasure principle” is connected with:
A. Ego
B. Superego
C. Id
D. Preconscious
99. A person who blames others for their own failure is using:
A. Sublimation
B. Projection
C. Regression
D. Reaction Formation
100. Which Filipino value promotes deep emotional empathy and non-verbal
sensitivity?
A. Pakikilahok
B. Hiya
C. Pakikiramdam
D. Lakas ng loob