Beliefs and Convictions:

1. In a diverse society, why is it important to respect differing beliefs and convictions?

a. Differing beliefs are irrelevant in a diverse society.
b. Respecting differing beliefs promotes understanding and tolerance.
c. Respecting differing beliefs is unnecessary.
d. Differing beliefs should be suppressed for societal harmony.
2. You're engaged in a heated political debate with a close friend who holds opposing views on a
controversial issue. Despite presenting compelling evidence, your friend remains steadfast in their
beliefs. How do you respond?
a. Respect your friend's convictions and agree to disagree, acknowledging that everyone is
entitled to their perspective.
b. Persist in arguing your point until your friend agrees.
c. Belittle your friend's beliefs, dismissing them as irrational and uninformed.
d. Seek validation from other friends to strengthen your argument and undermine your
friend's position.
3. How can individuals challenge their own beliefs and convictions?
a. By surrounding themselves only with like-minded individuals.
b. By avoiding exposure to differing viewpoints.
c. By engaging in critical thinking and seeking diverse perspectives.
d. By refusing to engage in dialogue with those who disagree.
4. Your family strongly believes in traditional gender roles, where women are expected to prioritize
homemaking and childcare over professional aspirations. However, you aspire to pursue a
demanding career in a male-dominated field. How do you approach this conflict?
a. Compromise your career aspirations to conform to family expectations and avoid
conflict.
b. Engage in open dialogue with your family, explaining your career aspirations and seeking
their understanding and support.
c. Ignore your family's beliefs and pursue your career goals without considering their
perspective.
d. Resent your family's beliefs and distance yourself from them to avoid conflict.
5. An individual builds his conviction on __________.
a. Trust
b. Information
c. Assumption
d. Hope
6. What is the first step in expressing your beliefs and convictions?
a. Read and watch various sources.
b. Identify your beliefs.
c. Gather evidence to support your beliefs.
d. Consider the implications of the evidence.
7. Which is not good practice for communicating your beliefs and convictions?
a. Be respectful.
b. Be passionate.
c. Be open to dialogue.
d. Be thorough and profound.
8. To make a stand is to voice out your __________ on something.
 a. Opinion
b. Statement
c. Position
d. Feeling
9. Which is not a benefit of making a stand?
a. It allows you to express your position on an issue.
b. It allows you to show support for something you believe in.
c. It helps you spread the word about something you believe in.
d. It allows you to bring down your enemies.
10. You have watched a TV program that shows prejudices against women. What is the simplest way
to express your stand against the program?
a. Stop watching it.
b. Continue watching it.
c. Join a rally against it.
d. Rant against the program on social media.
11. Which is not a step in making a stand on material viewed?
a. Decide what issue you want to make a stand.
b. Gather information about the issue.
c. Take a position and plan your action.
d. Keep your position secret among your friends.
12. Which among the following statements is NOT a conviction?
a. I believe that Pacquiao is a great boxer because he won championships in seven
divisions.
b. I think our mayor enjoys the support of the people because he has won convincingly in
three elections.
c. In my opinion, Mario is honest because he returned to the owner the cellphone he found
yesterday.
d. I believe Superman is a great hero.
13. Which among the following statements is NOT a belief?
a. In my personal view, many Filipinos are fun of gossip.
b. I strongly believe that Titanic is the best movie because it won 11 Oscars.
c. I think that food supplements can help me lose weight.
d. In my opinion, the actress deserves the acting award she won last night.
Identify the appropriate belief/conviction in the following situations.
1. Based on the article by GMA News, 7 out of 10 students experienced cyberbullying.
a. In my opinion, most of the students who are always active in social media experience
cyberbullying.
b. I believe that we should always eat healthy food.
c. Cyberbullying can affect your mental health.
d. Students should not join cyberbullying.
2. Students become so obsessed with the virtual world that they lose a sense of reality and spend all
their time playing.
a. Students are so influenced by games they play online that they transfer their virtual
characters into reality.
b. I strongly believe that students should manage their time wisely.
c. I think that playing online games is fun.
 d. Students must learn to make use of their time effectively.
3. Gender discrimination has the same implications as sexual discrimination.
a. I believe that men and women should have equal rights, opportunities, and treatment in
all aspects of life.
b. Gender discrimination is associated with stereotyped social and cultural roles.
c. I think that we should not mind the gender roles.
d. We should advocate for policies and initiatives that promote gender equality and
challenge discriminatory practices.
4. Mental health impacts every aspect of a person's life, from their relationships and work
performance to their physical health and overall well-being.
a. We should always take care of our mental health.
b. Healthy relationships and social connections are vital for mental health and overall well-
being.
c. In my opinion, good mental health enhances an individual's quality of life by promoting
resilience, coping skills, and a positive outlook on life.
d. In my personal view, we should not give importance to our mental health.
Evaluate each of the following contexts. Choose which social issue, concern, or disposition in life is
presented in the following beliefs/convictions.
1. In my opinion, a student who regularly experiences bullying will skip classes more often.
a. Health
b. Bullying
c. Waste Disposal
d. Racial Discrimination
2. I think that laziness is one of the reasons why people throw their garbage anywhere.
a. Health
b. Bullying
c. Waste Disposal
d. Racial Discrimination
3. In my personal view, the unjust or hurtful treatment of individuals or groups based on their race
or ethnicity is still present in our community.
a. Health
b. Bullying
c. Waste Disposal
d. Racial Discrimination
4. I believe that malnutrition is profound among the socio-economically backward communities.
a. Health
b. Bullying
c. Waste Disposal
d. Racial Discrimination