INTRO TO PHILOSOPHY
practices and meditation
1. How is the awareness of death different
from the fear of death?
a) Awareness of death is cognitive
while fear of death is emotional
b) Fear of death is rational and the
awareness of death is irrational
c) Fear of death is a natural response
to the awareness of death
d) None of the above
2. What term refers to the social
organization of a group of people?
a) Society b) Culture
c) Community d) Institution
3. Which of the following best describes
the concept of intersubjectivity?
a) The process by which individuals
create their own subjective reality
b) The way in which individuals
understand and share each other's
experiences
c) The tendency for individuals to
ignore each other's perspectives
d) The objective observation of other
individuals' experiences
4. How can an understanding of freedom
as it relates to the human person be
applied to improve personal
relationships and interactions with
others?
a) By disregarding the rights and
freedoms of others
b) By prioritizing one's own desires
and goals over those of others
c) By treating others with respect and
recognizing the importance of their
autonomy and freedom
d) By placing the importance on laws
and social norms over individual's
autonomy and freedom
5. You are an environmental scientist and
you are tasked to develop a plan that
addresses the impact of human actions
on the environment. Choose the most
effective plan:
a) A plan that focuses on the
implementation of renewable energy
sources
b) A plan that focuses on reducing
consumption of natural resources
c) A plan that focuses on increasing
recycling efforts
d) A comprehensive plan that includes
elements from all of the above
6. You are given the task of developing a
program that focuses on the holistic
development of the human person in
light of the concept of the embodied
spirit. Choose the best program that
you would like to create.
a) A program that focuses on physical
fitness and nutrition
b) A program that focuses on spiritual
c) A program that combines physical
fitness, nutrition, and spiritual
practices in order to foster holistic
development
d) A program that focuses on mental
and emotional well-being
7. You are a philosopher and you want to
create a new method of philosophical
inquiry that combines the best aspects
of Empiricism and Rationalism. Which
of the following would be your new
method?
a) Ethical rationalism
b) Rational empiricism
c) Dialectical Empiricism
d) Phenomenological Rationalism
8. A philosopher has proposed a new
definition of philosophy as "the study of
the human mind and its potential."
From your perspective, how would you
evaluate this new definition?
a) It is not a valid definition of
philosophy as it does not align with
the traditional view of philosophy as
the love of wisdom.
b) It is a valid definition of philosophy
as it captures the idea that
philosophy is concerned with
understanding the human mind and
its capabilities.
c) It is a valid definition of philosophy
but it's too narrow in scope
d) It is not a valid definition of
philosophy as it only focuses on
human mind, ignoring other
important aspects of philosophy.
9. What is the relationship between the
body and the spirit in the concept of the
embodied spirit?
a) The body and the spirit are two
separate entities
b) The body and the spirit are
inextricably linked and interact with
each other in a dynamic way
c) The body is subordinate to the
spirit
d) The spirit is subordinate to the
body
10. Which of the following perspectives on the
human person as an embodied spirit is
most accurate?
a) The body and spirit are separate
entities that interact with each other
b) The body is just a physical vessel
for the spirit and has no influence
on the person's identity or behavior
c) The body and spirit are intimately
connected and shape each other in a
dynamic interplay
 d) The body is a temporary aspect of
the human person and only the spirit
is important.
11. Which of the following perspectives on
the relationship between the human
person and the environment is most
ethical?
a) Human persons should have the
freedom to exploit natural resources
for their own benefit without any
regard for the environment or other
living beings.
b) Human persons should be stewards
of the environment, using natural
resources sustainably and
preserving them for future
generations.
c) Human persons should have the
freedom to exploit natural resources
as long as it does not harm the
environment and other living beings.
d) Human persons should not have
any relationship with the
environment, as it is not necessary
for human survival
12. What term refers to the ability of
individuals to make choices and
determine their own actions?
a) Autonomy
b) Sovereignty
c) Self-determination
d) Free will
13. You are a philosopher and you have
been tasked to create a new concept of
freedom that takes into account the
well-being of both the individual and
society. Which of the following would be
your new concept of freedom?
a) Freedom as the ability to do
whatever one wants, regardless of
the consequences
b) Freedom as the ability to make choices in
line with the well-being of both the
individual and society
c) Freedom as the ability to make
choices in line with the well-being
of the individual only
d) Freedom as the ability to make
choices without any restriction or
consideration for the well-being of
either the individual or society
14. Which of the following strategies might
be effective for promoting
intersubjectivity in a group?
a) Encouraging individuals to express
their opinions freely
b) Discouraging discussion and
debate
c) Focusing solely on facts and
objective information
d) Ignoring the perspectives of
minority group members
15. Which of the following perspectives on
the human person's relationship with
death is most healthy and beneficial for
personal growth and development?
a) Ignoring or denying the reality of
death
b) Constantly fixating on death and
allowing it to consume one's
thoughts and actions
c) Acknowledging and accepting the
reality of death as a natural part of
life and using it as a source of
motivation for living a meaningful
and fulfilling life
d) Believing in an afterlife and using it
as a way to avoid dealing with death
and its finality
16. You are a sociologist and you have been
tasked to create a new model of the
relationship between the individual and
society that takes into account the
mutual benefit and well-being of both.
Which of the following would be your
new model of the relationship between
the individual and society?
a) The individual should always
prioritize their own interests over
those of society
b) The individual and society are mutually
dependent and should work together for
the benefit of both
c) The individual should prioritize the
well-being of society over their own
interests
d) The society should prioritize the
well-being of the individual over the
well-being of society
17. Which of the following perspectives on
intersubjectivity is most effective in
fostering understanding and connection
with others?
a) Prioritizing one's own perspective
and disregarding the perspectives of
others
b) Treating the perspectives and
experiences of others as
fundamentally different and
incomparable to one's own
c) Acknowledging the subjectivity of
one's own perspective and actively
seeking to understand and
empathize with the perspectives of
others
d) Believing that one's own perspective
is objectively correct and attempting
to impose it on others
18. What are the characteristics of a society
and how do they affect the individual?
a) A society is a group of people who
share common values and beliefs,
and it shapes the individual's
identity and behavior.
 b) A society is a group of people who
share common language, and it
shapes the individual's
communication skills
c) A society is a group of people who
share common economic status, and
it shapes the individual's financial
situation
d) A society is a group of people who
share common physical
characteristics, and it shapes the
individual's appearance
19. What is the concept of 'Death anxiety'
refers to?
a) Fear of physical pain caused by
death
b) Fear of death or the loss of life
c) Fear of dying alone or unloved
d) All of the above
20. What are the characteristics of freedom
as it relates to the human person?
a) The ability to make choices and
determine one's own actions,
respect for the rights and freedoms
of others, and adherence to laws
and social norms
b) The ability to make choices and
determine one's own actions,
disregard for the rights and
freedoms of others, and disregard
for laws and social norms
c) The ability to make choices and
determine one's own actions,
disregard for the rights and
freedoms of others, and adherence
to laws and social norms
d) The ability to make choices and
determine one's own actions,
disregard for the rights and
freedoms of others, and disregard
for laws and social norms
21. How does the relationship between
humans and the natural world affect
the well-being of both?
a) It does not affect the well-being of
humans or the natural world
b) It positively affects the well-being of
humans but not the natural world
c) It positively affects the well-being of
the natural world but not humans
d) It positively and negatively affects
the well-being of both humans and
the natural world
22. How can an understanding of the
relationship between humans and the
natural world be applied to improve
environmental sustainability?
a) By implementing technological
solutions
b) By ignoring the relationship
c) By understanding and addressing
the impact of human actions on the
natural world
d) By focusing solely on economic
growth
23. A philosopher has proposed a new
definition of philosophy as "the study of
the human mind and its potential."
From your perspective, how would you
evaluate this new definition?
a) It is not a valid definition of
philosophy as it does not align with
the traditional view of philosophy as
the love of wisdom.
b) It is a valid definition of philosophy
as it captures the idea that
philosophy is concerned with
understanding the human mind and
its capabilities.
c) It is a valid definition of philosophy
but it's too narrow in scope
d) It is not a valid definition of
philosophy as it only focuses on
human mind, ignoring other
important aspects of philosophy.
24. What term is used to describe the belief
that the soul or spirit is distinct from
the body and continues to exist after
the body dies?
a) Dualism
b) Monism
c) Materialism
d) Idealism
--------PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT--
1. It is the one that you hope will possess
characteristics similar to that of a
mentor or some other
worldly figure.
A. Actual Self
B. Ideal Self
C. Self-Concept
D. Self-Image
2. It is the one that you actually see. It is
the self that has the characteristics that
you were nurtured or born to have
A. Actual Self
B. Ideal Self
C. Self-Concept
D. Self-Image
3. It means making use of all personal
resources like skills, talents, and time
to achieve life goals.
A. Self-Concept
B. Ideal Self
C. Determination
D. Personal Effectiveness
4. This person does not only watch, and
she doesn’t only act, but she actually
creates the entire movie from her mind.
A. Actor
B. Moviegoer
C. Scriptwriter
D. Director
5. Personal Development is a journey 13. Increase in weight, deepening of voice
towards _____________. and widening of shoulders and hips are
A. Self-discovery characteristics primarily classifies under
B. Self-Improvement what changes?
C. Self-realization A. Physical
D. All of the above B. Intellectual
6. By knowing yourself more, you C. Emotional
A. can better cope with the D. Moral
demands of life 14. Which of the following best
B. may be influenced by your demonstrates emotional maturity?
peers A. You think critically before
C. find it more difficult to change reacting to situation.
your habits B. You talk to someone about
D. tend to easily give up how you feel about the
7. Parker tells his friend, “I am fat, ugly and situation.
weak-minded.” This statement best reflects C. You shout inside your room
his: to release tension.
A. Ideal Self D. You decide to keep your
B. Self-image feelings to yourself.
C. Self-esteem 15. This aspect covers the intellectual
D. Other self function of the mind like reasoning and
8. Louise enjoy a healthy balance of work, analyzing
play and relaxation. What part of self- A. Physical
concept is B. Cognitive
described in the situation? C. Emotional
A. Ideal Self D. Social
B. Self-image 16. This is how an individual interacts with
C. Self-esteem other individuals or groups of individuals.
D. Other self A. Physical B. Intellectual
9. Philip wanted to be a good and well- C. Emotional D. Social
respected person. What part of self-concept 17. Listening to the feedback of others is
is described in important because ________?
the sentence? A. It allows you to validate your
A. Ideal Self perception about yourself
B. Self-image B. Their ideas are better than
C. Self-esteem yours
D. Other self C. You cannot trust your own
10. Pio is focused to become a senior fire judgement about yourself
fighter that he gives less attention to D. It is difficult to describe who
unimportant things. you really are
What efficiency skill did he 18. Krystal, a Grade-11 TVL-Home
demonstrate? Economics student, develops favorable
A. Persistence relationships with her
B. Determination peers and family members. In the context of
C. Creativity development, she is said to have manifests
D. Managing Stress _____.
11. Jinah assigned her group members a A. Physical development
certain task to do but during the B. Social development
submission one of her group members C. Emotional development
forgot to make his assigned tasks. Jinah D. Intellectual development
kept her self-calm and work for it. What 19. Which of the following is not a
efficiency skill did she demonstrate? characteristic of a teenager who is aware of
A. Persistence his or her strength?
B. Determination A. Shy
C. Creativity B. Emotionally mature
D. Managing Stress C. Independent
12. Which of the following people manifests D. Competent
self-confidence? 20. One of the developmental tasks during
A. Tiana is having difficulty adolescence is the capacity to achieve new
making own choices. and more mature relations with age mates
B. Jay want to spend most of of both sexes. This means
his time alone. A. Having a new set of friends
E. Andrew is full of energy in B.Being capable of establishing
everything he does. intimate relationships
D. Era always think of her personal C. A & B is correct
problems. D. A & B are incorrect.
21. Which of the following developmental
tasks is not expected during adolescence
stage?
A. Independence from parents
B. Acquisition of new set of
values as a guide to one’s
behavior
C. Preparation for marriage and
family
D. Being dependent on parents
22. Which statement illustrates the idea
that your thoughts affect your feelings?
A. When you positively view
situations, you feel more
optimistic.
B. When you think negatively,
you react to situations
smoothly.
C. When you perceive your
situation as hopeless, you also
feel hopeless.
D. When you think negatively, you
react to situations violently.
23. You and your mother are arguing about
the course you will pursue in college. Your
mother wants you to become teacher but
you prefer Engineering. Which of the
following is most appropriate action to
take?
A. Cry and shout out your
parents.
B. Blame your parents in
interfering to your decision.
C. Ignore and do not listen to
your mother.
D. Explain to your mother that
your line of interest is
engineering.
24. It refers to the reaction of the mind and
body to a stimulus that disturbs the well-
being or state of calm.
A. Stress
B. Fatigue
C. Conflict
D. Illness