West Visayas State University

Calinog Campus
Calinog, Iloilo

PSY 110 UNDERSTANDING THE SELF

***MIDTERM EXAMINATION***

Name: Year & Section: Date: Score:

I. Multiple Choice: Choose and encircle the letter of the correct answer.
1. He is regarded as the Father of Modern Philosophy.
A. Gilbert Ryle B. Rene Descartes C. John Locke D. Immanuel Kant

2. He postulates that the human mind at birth is a blank slate or tabula rasa.
A. David Hume B. Immanuel Kant C. Gilbert Ryle D. John Locke

3. It refers to the emotion or desire portion that wants and feels many things based on Plato’s ideas.
A. spirited soul B. rational soul C. vegetative soul D. appetitive soul

4. What main categories did Hume use to describe mental perceptions?

A. impressions and ideas B. the physical and the spiritual C. ideas and memoriesD.
sensations and perceptions

5. The first philosopher to engage in systematic questioning about the self.

A. Aristotle B. Plato C. Socrates D. St. Augustine

6. For Socrates, an unexamined life is a tragedy because it results in grievous harm to _____.
A. the state B. the justice system C. the body D. the soul

7. For Socrates, the soul is harmed by lack of _____.

A. knowlegde B. community B. wealth D. courage

8. According to William James, it is classified as the thinking self or it refers to individuals’ reflections
about themselves.
A. “I” self B. “We” self C. “Us” self D. “Me” self

9. It is the self we aspire to be or who we want to be.

A. ideal self B. actual self C. real self D. true self

10. Which of William James’ three components of the self is based on all the physical elements that reflect
who you are?
A. material self B. social self C. spiritual selfD. political self

11. John is an introvert and a pessimist. He hopes to become an optimist and a more sociable person
someday. This happy and positive person that John wants to become is his image of the:
A. real self B. ideal self C. self-image D. false self
12. Rona is the eldest among 3 siblings and aiming to become a chief executive of a prestigious company.
Now, she is a student of in Business Management and had so many friends because of her kindness. She is
a consistent honor student in elementary and high school and a responsible sister to her siblings. Being an
honor student, she is enjoying a scholarship in college. She likes to read books and her favourite place to
study is her room.

Based on the story above, what is the ideal self of Rona?

 a. To become a chief executive of a prestigious company
b. The eldest among 3 siblings
c. Student of BS in Business Management
d. A consistent honor student in the elementary and high school

13. It is the process in which one takes on the role of another by putting oneself in the position of the
person with whom he or she interacts.
A. projection B. role playing C. copying D. coaching

14. He proposed the theory of social self.

A. Carl Rogers B. William James C. George Herbert Mead D. Charles Horton
Cooley

15. During this stage, the self emerges as children pretend to take the roles of specific people or significant
others
A. game stage B. preparatory stage C. imitation age D. play stage

16. It is considered the socialized aspect of the individual and represents learned behaviors, attitudes, and
expectations of others and of society.
A. “ME” self B. “I” self C. “WE” self D. “US” self

17. During this stage, there is no sense of self.

A. play B. game C. preparatory D. role-taking

18. He believes that the self is an organizing principle that makes a unified and intelligible experience
possible.
A. Gilbert Ryle B. Immanuel Kant C. David Hume D. Plato
19. What is Philosophy?
A. Love of principle B. Love of experience C. Love of communication D. Love of
Wisdom

20. He believed that the self is composed of dual nature which is imperfect and immortal.
A. St. Augustine B. Rene Descartes C. John Locke D. Socrates

21. Who said this “Knowledge is virtue and ignorance is vice”.

A. St. Augustine B. Rene Descartes C. John Locke D. Socrates

22. According to his philosophy, the body is bound to die on earth and the soul is to anticipate living
eternally in a realm of spiritual bliss in communion with God.
A. St. Augustine B. Rene Descartes C. John Locke D. Socrates

23. Sally was thirsty. However, she knew that her server would be back soon to refill her water glass, so
she waited until then to get a drink, even though she really just wanted to drink from Mr. Smith’s glass.
What is this an example of?
A. Superego B. Id C. Ego D. alter ego

24. Which of the following statements is most illustrative of John Locke’s perspective about the self?
A. The self is comprise of everything the person has.
B. The self is constructed primarily from sense experiences which shape and mold the self
throughout a person’s life.
C. The self is only a bundle of perceptions passing through the theatre of your minds.
D. The self is composed of a set of patterned behavior.
25. Which of the following is the “id” personality according to Freud?
 A. To exercise your power as a president of the organization
B. Studying your lesson since you’re a student
C. Relax and enjoy with friends because life is so short
D. To stand on your own decision because you know you are right.
26. Which of the following is considered as the extended self?
A. Arms B. LegsC. Shoulder D.Favorite Car

27. Who among the following philosophers believed that the self seeks to be united with God through faith
and reason?
A. St. Augustine B. Plato C. Socrates D. Locke
28. This personality type tries to meet the desires of the id in a way that is socially acceptable in the world.
It deals with the reality.
A. ego B. superego C. id D. alter ego
29. The "Id" is defined as which part of your human personality?
A. Based on morals and judgments about right and wrong
B. Dealing with reality
C. Needing to look good
D. Meeting basic needs
30. A hungry baby crying until he was fed is an example of what?
A. Superego B. Id C. Ego D. alter ego

II. IDENTIFICATION.
Direction: Identify the following characteristic whether it is Individualism or Collectivism.
Write the answer on the space provided.

31. The goal of an individual is more important than the group goal. _______________________
32. Group Unity and harmony. __________________________
33. To become responsible for the welfare of the family and society. ______________________
34. Winning the quiz bee contest in order to get a reward. _____________________
35. Individual autonomy. _____________________

III. ENUMERATION: Enumerate the following. Write your answers on the back of your answer sheets.

 36-38
Give the 3 components of ME SELF according to William James
 39-40
Give the 2 components of Self according to Carl Rogers’ Self Theory
 41 –43
Give the 3 components of the soul espoused by Plato.
 44-45
Two ways in which the concept of self is viewed in different societies
 46-50
5 Agents of Socialization