Disciplines & Ideas in the Social Sciences Directions: Read the statements carefully.
Write the letter and
Remedial Examinations
Directions: Read the statements carefully. Write the letter and
word/s of the correct answer. NO ERASURE!
1. Which Social Science discipline deals with the matters or
problems connected to the optimum allocation of limited
resources to satisfy the infinite needs and wants of the people?
a. Psychology b. Economics c. Sociology
2. Which of the following Social Science disciplines refers to the
methodical examination of different political institutions and
processes, foundations and restrictions of political power and its
manifestations, forms of legitimate authority or rule, and
systems of government?
a. Economics b. History c. Political Science
3. In Social Sciences, if Sociology analyzes the different structures
of human society, Anthropology analyzes __________.
a. The nuanced nature of human relations.
b. The variations in cultural traditions and beliefs about life
among people or groups of people.
c. The nature of different natural languages by closely
examining their formal features or properties.
4. Mr. Mangahas, a researcher, wishes to collect data and
information about the several features of the human population
in the country. Which of the following sources of data and
information is NOT valuable for Mr. Mangahas’ goal?
a. Administrative Records
b. Population and Housing Censuses
c. Social Media Accounts
5. “I get irritated often. Little things make me lose my temper and
I overreact.” – A working student. Which of the following Social
Science discipline can help with the problem of the working
student?
a. Economics b. Political Sciencec. Psychology
6. Which academic discipline studies different human conditions
and the ways wherein the human experiences are processed and
recorded?
a. Humanities c. Philosophy
b. Natural Science d. Social Science
7. “According to Albert Einstein, light has no mass. Thus, it also
has no energy. However, how can sunlight warm the earth
without energy?” Which of the following academic disciplines
can answer this question?
a. Humanities c. Social Physics
b. Natural Sciences d. Social Sciences
8. If the focus of the Natural Sciences is to explore all natural
phenomena that occurred, or are currently happening, in the
world, what is the focus of the Humanities?
a. To study the different aspects of human society.
b. To explore the laws of nature that rules our world.
c. To discover the effects of social phenomena on people’s live.
d. To understand the numerous human conditions and the
ways wherein human experiences are treated and
documented.
9. In terms of the connection between Social Sciences and
Humanities, some of the disciplines of Social Sciences are also
affiliated with Humanities. Which of the following disciplines of
Social Sciences is NOT associated with Humanities?
a. Anthropology c. History
b. Economics d.
Linguistics
10. It is characterized as the body of knowledge concerned with the
systematic study of various aspects of human society, several
social phenomena, and the effects of these occurrences on
people’s lives.
a. Natural Sciences c. Social Sciences
b. Humanities d. None of the choices
11. The Pomeranian pet dog of Francis always wags his tail
whenever he comes home. This automatic response of the dog
whenever his owner arrives at home is best explained by which
psychologist?
a. Ivan Pavlov b. Wilhelm Wundt c. Sigmund Freud
Disciplines & Ideas in the Social Sciences
Remedial Examinations
word/s of the correct answer. NO ERASURE!
1. Which Social Science discipline deals with the matters or
problems connected to the optimum allocation of limited
resources to satisfy the infinite needs and wants of the people?
a. Psychology b. Economics c. Sociology
2. Which of the following Social Science disciplines refers to the
methodical examination of different political institutions and
processes, foundations and restrictions of political power and its
manifestations, forms of legitimate authority or rule, and
systems of government?
a. Economics b. History c. Political Science
3. In Social Sciences, if Sociology analyzes the different structures
of human society, Anthropology analyzes __________.
a. The nuanced nature of human relations.
b. The variations in cultural traditions and beliefs about life
among people or groups of people.
c. The nature of different natural languages by closely
examining their formal features or properties.
4. Mr. Mangahas, a researcher, wishes to collect data and
information about the several features of the human population
in the country. Which of the following sources of data and
information is NOT valuable for Mr. Mangahas’ goal?
a. Administrative Records
b. Population and Housing Censuses
c. Social Media Accounts
5. “I get irritated often. Little things make me lose my temper and
I overreact.” – A working student. Which of the following Social
Science discipline can help with the problem of the working
student?
a. Economics b. Political Sciencec. Psychology
6. Which academic discipline studies different human conditions
and the ways wherein the human experiences are processed and
recorded?
a. Humanities c. Philosophy
b. Natural Science d. Social Science
7. “According to Albert Einstein, light has no mass. Thus, it also
has no energy. However, how can sunlight warm the earth
without energy?” Which of the following academic disciplines
can answer this question?
a. Humanities c. Social Physics
b. Natural Sciences d. Social Sciences
8. If the focus of the Natural Sciences is to explore all natural
phenomena that occurred, or are currently happening, in the
world, what is the focus of the Humanities?
a. To study the different aspects of human society.
b. To explore the laws of nature that rules our world.
c. To discover the effects of social phenomena on people’s live.
d. To understand the numerous human conditions and the
ways wherein human experiences are treated and
documented.
9. In terms of the connection between Social Sciences and
Humanities, some of the disciplines of Social Sciences are also
affiliated with Humanities. Which of the following disciplines of
Social Sciences is NOT associated with Humanities?
a. Anthropology c. History
b. Economics d.
Linguistics
10. It is characterized as the body of knowledge concerned with the
systematic study of various aspects of human society, several
social phenomena, and the effects of these occurrences on
people’s lives.
a. Natural Sciences c. Social Sciences
b. Humanities d. None of the choices
11. The Pomeranian pet dog of Francis always wags his tail
whenever he comes home. This automatic response of the dog
whenever his owner arrives at home is best explained by which
psychologist?
a. Ivan Pavlov b. Wilhelm Wundt c. Sigmund Freud
12. Which of the following reasons best explains why most
disciplines in the social sciences originated in ancient Greece?
a. Ancient Greeks considered themselves superior to other
races.
b. Ancient Greece is composed of different city-states such as
Athens and Sparta with different forms of government.
 c. Ancient Greeks were known to be inquisitive with high
desire to explore, analyze and investigate phenomena and
issues.
13. The sudden popularity of the social media app Tiktok and the
increased subscription to the online streaming device such as
Netflix during the pandemic are manifestation of how Filipino’s
cope up to protect their mental health against depression and
anxiety. This phenomenon is related and best explained by
which discipline in the social sciences.
a. Sociology b. Economics c. Psychology
14. If History reconstructs numerous recorded human events and
natural phenomena and explains the various human actions and
thoughts in the past. Which of the following Social Science
discipline deals with the issues or problems related to the
optimum allocation of scarce resources in order to satisfy the
unlimited needs and wants of the people?
a. Economics b. Political Sciencec. Geography
15. It seeks to understand the origins of human beings, the
adaptations, either biological or cultural, that enable people to
fit in with their environments, and the variations in cultural
traditions and beliefs about life among people or groups of
people.
a. Psychology b. History c. Anthropology
16. It concentrates on examining all natural phenomena that
happened, or are currently occurring, in the world through
tangible evidence such as fossils, artifacts, and natural forces.
a. Humanities c. Natural Sciences
b. Social Sciences d. None of the choices
17. The scientific method is less commonly used in what academic
discipline?
a. Humanities c. Social Physics
b. Natural Science d. Social Science
18. If the purpose of the scientific method in Natural Sciences is to
study all natural phenomena that happened, or are currently
occurring, in our world using tangible evidences such as
artifacts, fossils, and natural forces, what is the purpose of the
scientific method in Social Sciences?
a. To discover the laws of nature that rules our world.
b. To explore the creative expressions of human experiences.
c. To study the several human conditions and the manners
wherein the human experiences are processed and recorded.
19. To understand the different aspects of human society, several
social phenomena, and the impacts of these occurrences on
people’s lives. The element of Social Sciences that puts the whole
body of knowledge in an academic mode of inquiry about our
societies by means of the scientific method refers to __________.
a. Empirical Analysis c. Society
b. Nature d. Superstition
20. Which of the following areas of study concentrates on
examining every natural phenomenon that happened, or is
currently occurring, in the world by means of tangible evidences
such as natural forces, artifacts, and fossils?
a. Humanities c. Philosophy
b. Natural Science d. Social Science
JAN LEE N. DAMALERIO
Subject Teacher, DISS
12. Which of the following reasons best explains why most
disciplines in the social sciences originated in ancient Greece?
a. Ancient Greeks considered themselves superior to other
races.
b. Ancient Greece is composed of different city-states such as
Athens and Sparta with different forms of government.
c. Ancient Greeks were known to be inquisitive with high
desire to explore, analyze and investigate phenomena and
issues.
13. The sudden popularity of the social media app Tiktok and the
increased subscription to the online streaming device such as
Netflix during the pandemic are manifestation of how Filipino’s
cope up to protect their mental health against depression and
anxiety. This phenomenon is related and best explained by
which discipline in the social sciences.
a. Sociology b. Economics c. Psychology
14. If History reconstructs numerous recorded human events and
natural phenomena and explains the various human actions and
thoughts in the past. Which of the following Social Science
discipline deals with the issues or problems related to the
optimum allocation of scarce resources in order to satisfy the
unlimited needs and wants of the people?
a. Economics b. Political Sciencec. Geography
15. It seeks to understand the origins of human beings, the
adaptations, either biological or cultural, that enable people to
fit in with their environments, and the variations in cultural
traditions and beliefs about life among people or groups of
people.
a. Psychology b. History c. Anthropology
16. It concentrates on examining all natural phenomena that
happened, or are currently occurring, in the world through
tangible evidence such as fossils, artifacts, and natural forces.
a. Humanities c. Natural Sciences
b. Social Sciences d. None of the choices
17. The scientific method is less commonly used in what academic
discipline?
a. Humanities c. Social Physics
b. Natural Science d. Social Science
18. If the purpose of the scientific method in Natural Sciences is to
study all natural phenomena that happened, or are currently
occurring, in our world using tangible evidences such as
artifacts, fossils, and natural forces, what is the purpose of the
scientific method in Social Sciences?
a. To discover the laws of nature that rules our world.
b. To explore the creative expressions of human experiences.
c. To study the several human conditions and the manners
wherein the human experiences are processed and recorded.
19. To understand the different aspects of human society, several
social phenomena, and the impacts of these occurrences on
people’s lives. The element of Social Sciences that puts the whole
body of knowledge in an academic mode of inquiry about our
societies by means of the scientific method refers to __________.
a. Empirical Analysis c. Society
b. Nature d. Superstition
20. Which of the following areas of study concentrates on
examining every natural phenomenon that happened, or is
currently occurring, in the world by means of tangible evidences
such as natural forces, artifacts, and fossils?
a. Humanities c. Philosophy
b. Natural Science d. Social Science
JAN LEE N. DAMALERIO
Subject Teacher, DISS