Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education

FIRST QUARTER EXAMINATION IN

INTRODUCTION TO THE PHILOSOPHY OF THE HUMAN PERSON (GRADE 12)

DIRECTIONS: Read the following questions carefully and choose the letter of best answer. Write your answer in a
separate sheet of paper.

1. It requires a person to be willing to examine one’s thoughts, feelings, and actions and learn more about one’s life and
experiences.
A. Reflection C. Holistic thinking
B. Judgement D. Partial thinking
2. It is often described as looking at the “big picture” when describing and analyzing a situation or problem.
A. Holistic thinking C. Reflection
B. Partial thinking D. Wisdom
3. How can a person benefit from philosophizing?
A. Doing philosophy can be applied in day-to-day activities and life perspectives
B. Philosophy enables reflective thinking which greatly influences a person’s view of life, challenges, and
relationships
C. Through philosophizing, people can unlock a deeper understanding of the world and develop a more insightful
and comprehensive way of thinking which can use to seek answer
D. All of the above
4. How can holistic view help us become a better person?
A. This help us focus on specific aspects of life or situation
B. holistic view gives rise to a more particular perspective about life.
C. This view help us become better person not to be biased in any different situations
D. None of the above
5. Base from the two statements below, which of these statements is true?
1. Both partial and holistic points of view are good contributors to doing philosophy.
2. Reflection is not required in doing philosophy.
A. Both statements 1 and 2 are false.
B. Statement 1 is false. Statement 2 is true.
C. Statement 1 is true. Statement 2 is false.
D. Both statements 1 and 2 are true.
6. What is the process of engaging oneself in matters of utility and methodologies to clear out any practical problem or
abstract idea?
A. Doing Philosophy C. Partial thinking
B. Holistic thinking D. Conclusion
7. Which of the following scenarios demonstrates a partial point of view?
A. Referring to only one source of information for your position paper.
B. Participating in a class discussion.
C. Listening to both your teachers’ and parents’ advices on how to improve your grades.
D. Watching educational videos
8. What is the process of engaging oneself in matters of utility and methodologies to clear out any practical problem or
abstract idea?
A. Doing Philosophy C. Partial thinking
B. Holistic thinking D. Conclusion
9. How are you going to apply holistic thinking in buying things like buying new clothes?
A. Start asking simple questions like “do I look good in this color?”
B. Try and think of deeper questions and reflect on the situation.
C. Just buy the clothes immediately
D. All of the above
10. Who among the following students may have already developed a broader philosophical perspective?
A. Mara, who regularly monitors the emotional well-being of her classmates.
B. Julie, who always listens to all sides of the argument before giving any advice.
C. Kristia, who consistently chats with her classmates about their interests and beliefs.
D. Trish, who rarely talks with her classmates, but is always observant of them.
11. Ana bought the latest cellphone model because most of her friends have it. What kind of thinking in philosophy is
being applied?
A. Holistic thinking C. Partial thinking
B. General thinking D. Short term thinking
12. These are statements which observed to be real or truthful.
A. Facts C. Fallacies
B. Claims D. Opinions
10. These are tendencies or influences that affect the views of people.
A. Explanations C. Conclusion
B. Opinions D. Fallacies
11. A fallacy that uses emotions such as pity or sympathy.
A. Appeal to emotion C. Appeal to force
B. Appeal to popular D. Ad hominem
12. Which fallacy assumes that what is true of a part is true for the whole.
A. Begging the question C. Fallacy of composition
B. Fallacy of division D. Begging the question
13. What is the characteristic of appeal to the popular fallacy?
A. Attacking the person presenting the argument instead of the argument itself.
B. The idea is presented as acceptable because a lot of people accept it.
C. Assuming that the thing or idea to be proven is true.
D. The idea is presented as acceptable because a lot of people accept it.
14. Which of the following is an example of confirmation bias?
A. “These soldiers who fought in the war are all bloodthirsty murderers!”
B. “How can I accept his view that there is no God? I am a Christian!”
C. “As the daughter of the accused, I believe I have the right to express my opinion on the issue of his alleged
corrupt practices.”
D. “I do not agree with this Western practice of placing aged parents in retirement homes. We, as Filipinos,
should take care of our family members.”
15. The following are examples Ad hominem EXCEPT:
A. “Of course you would say that abortion is morally wrong, you’re a priest.”
B. “Every boy your age already has a girlfriend, you should go find one!”
C. “Of course he believes that the government is flawed, he is a rebel and a Communist!”
D. “You shouldn’t listen to his ideas, he is arrogant and has had multiple wives.”
16. What is the process of knowing the truth?
A. Apply doubt, state the obvious and check yourself
B. Check yourself, apply doubt and state the obvious
C. State the obvious, apply doubt and check yourself
D. None of the above
17.
 Trust yourself,
You know more you think
you do
-Benjamin Spock