Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
REGION I
SCSHOOLS DIVISION OFFICE I PANGASINAN
Lingayen, Pangasinan
S.Y. 2022-2023

FIRST QUARTER EXAM IN

INTRODUCTION TO THE PHILOSOPHY OF THE HUMAN PERSON

Name:____________________________________________ Score:________
Grade &Section:_____________________________

Multiple Choice.Choose the correct answer by encircling the letter corresponds to your answer.
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 a perspective that focuses on specific aspects of a situation.
A. Doing Philosophy C. Partial thinking
B. Holistic thinking D. Conclusion
3. A perspective that considers large-scale patterns in a system.
A. Doing Philosophy C. Partial thinking
B. Holistic thinking D. Conclusion
4. What is the process of engaging oneself in matters of utility and methodologies to clear
out any physical problem or abstract idea?
A. Doing Philosophy C. Partial thinking
B. Holistic thinking D. Conclusion
5. 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
6. It allows a person to look back on previous experiences and evaluate the meaning or
significance of his or her life.
A. Conscience C. Holistic view
B. Philosophical reflection D. Philosophy
7. Which of the following situations demonstrates pedantry?
A. Answering “letter J” when asked, “What is the capital of Japan”?
B. Making a review of literature on the phenomenon of bullying in the Philippines
C. Reading about the history of one agriculture company
D. Debating with a friend about the health impacts of sleeping late
8. Based on the statements below, which of this statement 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.

9. 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
10.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 teacher’s and parents’ advices on how to improve your
grades
D. Watching videos over the internet
11.In our daily lives we encounter events, situations or issues that we need to ponder and
think deeply. This activity which requires a person to examine his or her thoughts,
feelings and actions and learn from experience is related to the concept of:
A. Philosophical reflection C. Philosophical wondering
B. Philosophical questioning D. Philosophical reasoning
12.Imagine that you are walking in Boracay walking with Thales. He is convincing you that
the only reality is water. Would you believe in him?
A. No, because I had my own belief
B. Yes, because Thales belongs to the school of monists which believes that only
one kind of stuff exists
C. Either yes or no, I will have my own investigation that is based on the data and
reason presented
D. Neither yes nor no until it is proven true
13.According to Gabriel Marcel this type of reflection enables us to look deeper into our
experiences and see the bigger picture of reality.
A. Secondary reflection C. Primary reflection
B. Tertiary reflection D. All of the above
14.Identify which statements describes the difference between holism and partial thinking.
A. Holism is a perspective that looks at the “big picture” while partial thinking
focuses on the specific aspect of the situation
B. Holism is a perspective that looks at the specific aspects of the situation while
partial thinking looks at the big picture
C. Holism requires us to focus on a certain aspect of the problem while partial
thinking requires us to have an open mindset
D. All of the above
15.According to the importance of studying philosophy, what can it offer us?
A. Know the different philosophers and their philosophies in life?
B. See the downs and lows in the development and history of philosophy
C. Survey the achievements of the different philosophers in various periods of
history
D. Enhances our minds, understand what we encounter everyday and value our
judgement
16.Beliefs and statements are true if they are consistent with actual state of affairs.
A. Correspondence
B. Coherence
C. Pragmatic
D. Deflationary
17.Beliefs that lead to the best “payoff”, that are the best justification of our actions that
promote success, are truths.
A. Pragmatic theory
B. Semantic theory
C. Correspondence theory
D. Coherence theory
18.Check the headline information fair, objective, and moderate
A. It’s time to consider other means of cash aid distribution
 B. Other countries around the world have much better means in cash aid
distribution
C. Government vows to faster distribution of coronavirus aid
D. We can also learn lesson from Vietnam how they distribute their cash aid
19.You can never know something is true until you can test its validity. If you cannot test it,
you cannot know it.
A. Pragmatic Theory of truth
B. Coherence Theory of Truth
C. Correspondence Theory of Truth
D. Dialectical Theory of Truth
20.Formal discussion entails process
A. Argument C. Discussion
B. Lecture D. Debate
21.Informal discourse does not entail tedious preparation.
A. Lecture C. Argument
B. Debate D. Discussion
22.It is true if it is exact conformity to what is observed in their actual status and relations.
A. Rational C. Reasonable
B. Concrete D. Concrete
23.Light Railway Transit is a train
A. Common sense C. Self-evident
B. Complex confirmation D. Corresponds to argument
24.It is the term commonly used to represent the entire human race.
A. Human Being C. Man
B. Human nature D. Person
25.It is a general term which refers to the deepest and natural behavior of a person that
distinguish human from animals. It consists of collective traits that formed and
considered the very essence of humanity.
A. Human Being C. Man
B. Human nature D. Person
26.It is the term used to describe humans who are not just mere humans different from
animals but with inherent birth rights and exact origin of his/her classification.
A. Human being C. Human nature
B. Human creature D. Human person
27.Carlo is a tall person with brown hair and brown eyes. What aspect of the human person
is being described in the statement?
A. Cognitive Self C. Psychological Self
B. Physical Self D. Sociological Self
28.Marie is very cheerful and friendly to her classmates. What aspect of the human person is
being described in the statement?
A. Cognitive Self C. Psychological Self
B. Physical Self D. Sociological Self
29.Which of the following is NOT an essential component of the human person?
A. Conscience C. Soul
B. Mind D. Spirit
30.Which of the following BEST describes the concept of embodiment?
A. Human person is essentially his/her body and nothing more
B. Human person is essentially his/her spirit and nothing more
C. Human person is essentially the unity of his/her body and spirit
D. Human person is essentially a separate entity of the body and the spirit

31.Which of the following experiences describe the concept of embodiment?

 A. Joy attaches a sentimental value to a pair of rubber shoes which was given by
her mother
B. Kim associates love with hypothalamus, a part of the brain that is responsible
for feelings
C. Ivy recalls a happy moment in her life and still feel the same happiness he felt
at the moment
D. Trina received a pat in her shoulder from her best friend and felt completely
relieved at that moment
32.Vincent loses his arm leg due to a car accident. He loses a part of his physical body which
makes up his physical identity. Which of the following statements is true about the
concept of embodiment?
A. Vincent can still be considered a human person despite losing a part of his
identity
B. Vincent is not fully considered a human person since he lacks one aspect of his
identity.
C. Neither a or b
D. None of the above
33.A criminal who have committed a heinous offense can still be considered a human person
despite of his cruelty and inhumane act. The statement is ________.
A. True, the dignity is still retained in spite of his actions because it is his inherent
right.
B. False, the dignity of humans are removed once they don’t treat other people and
right
C. Neither a or b
D. Non of the above
34.What do you call the state of being or existence above and beyond the limits of material
experience?
A. Euphoria C. Success
B. Transcendence D. Ecstasy
35.What does the term “scandare” mean?
A. To climb C. to go beyond
B. To observe D. to inquire
36.Which of the given statement is TRUE about frugality?
A. It is only limited to tangible or solid materials
B. It is being thrifty with the use of resources
C. It is excessive use of resources
D. It considers good judgement
37.What may be a sign of environmental disorder?
A. Lack of resources C. both A and B
B. Things are not in place D. abundance of resources
38.Which of the given statements is TRUE?
A. Prudence and frugality can only be applied in one environment
B. Looking at aesthetics is a way of determining disorder
C. Human activities does not affect the environment
D. Disorder is common everywhere
39.What is the role of environment in achieving sustainable development?
A. It can reproduce resources
B. It is the venue for producer-consumer relationships
C. It changes for the consumers
D. None of these
40.What is the ability to have good judgement that allows avoidance of danger and risk?
A. Frugality C. Transcendence
B. Prudence D. Doing Philosophy

41.How does the environment contribute to health and well-being?

 A. Some plants’ medicinal properties help remove pathogens in the body
B. Fruits and vegetables are good sources of vitamins and minerals
C. Its aesthetics properties make an excellent venue for exercise and activities
D. All of the above
42.Which of these statements is NOT related to sustainable environment?
A. Human activities must not negatively impact the environment
B. Natural resources must be used wisely and efficiently
C. Resources must be conserved for the people
D. Humankind must use up all natural resources
43.What branch of philosophy is concerned with the natural environment and humanity’s
place in it?
A. Environmentalism C. Environmental aesthetics
B. Environmental philosophy D. Environmental justice
44.Which of these statements about humankind and nature is NOT TRUE?
A. Humankind can use natural resources without regard for the consequences
B. Humans are able to transforms and change the environment
C. Humankind has a unique relationship with nature
D. Humans are steward of nature
45.What philosophical view believes that maintaining order in the environment contributes
natural to the beauty of the surroundings and well-being of the people?
A. Environmentalism C. Environmental aesthetics
B. Environmental philosophy D. Environmental justice
46. Bringing your own cup whenever you refill your coffee in 7-eleven shows what principle of
sustainability?
A. Economic Efficiency C. Ecofeminism
B. Environmental Integrity D. Ecocentrism
47. After washing his clothes, Mario makes sure that he puts the used water in the pile to
clean their toilet. Mario is practicing __________.
A. Prudence C. Frugality
B. Biocentrism D. Anthropocentrism
48.It is the capacity to direct and discipline one’s activities and behavior reason.
A. Frugality C. Biocentrism
B. Anthropocentrism D. Prudence
49.How can one be more efficient and more responsible in using natural resources?
A. By practicing being prudence and frugal
B. By using all the natural resources
C. By cutting trees in the forest
D. By not practicing the reduce, reuse and recycle
50. When someone is being frugal in using natural resources like electricity and water, this
person is putting lesser damage on our natural environment.
A. False C. True
B. Partly true D. Neither true nor false
Prepared by:
ALEMAR B. NILO
Teacher II
Checked by:
CONFUCIOUS T. CRISTOBAL, PhD ARY JOY C. AGSALON, EdD
School Head in Charge in AP Public Schools Division Supervisor

Validated: APPROVED:

RUSTICO P. ABALOS, EdD CARMINA C. GUTTIERREZ, EdD

EPS in AP Chief, CID

ANSWER KEY IN INTRODUCTION TO THE PHILOSOPHY OF HUMAN PERSON

1.A
2.C
3.B
4.A
5.A
6.B
7.A
8.C
9.B
10.A
11.A
12.A
13.C
14.A
15.D
16.B
17.A
18.D
19.A
20.D
21.C
22.D
23.C
24.C
25.B
26.D
27.B
28.A
29.A
30.C
31.B
32.A
33.A
34.B
35.A
36.B
37.C
38.B
39.A
40.B
41.D
42.D
43.B
44.A
45.C
46.A
47.C
48.D
49.A
50.C