Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
REGION III-CENTRAL LUZON

INTRODUCTION TO THE PHILOSOPHY OF THE HUMAN PERSON

REGIONAL ASSESSMENT
GRADE 12
Name: _________________________ Score: _______________

Year & Section: _________________ Date: ________________

Directions: Read the following statements carefully. Choose and write the letter of the correct
answer on your answer sheet.

1. Which of the following is the study that uses human reason to investigate the ultimate causes,
reasons, and principles that govern all things?
A. Anthropology B. Economics C. Philosophy D. Psychology

2. There are reasons why philosophy is hard to define. Which of the following could BEST describe
the reason why?
A. Philosophy includes standards and thoughts.
B. Philosophy is clear and precise so is specific.
C. Philosophy requires deep thought and reflection.
D. Philosophy changes historically in respect to its content and character.

3. The following statements describe philosophy EXCEPT_____________.

A. Philosophy contributes to self-development.
B. Philosophy enables a person to engage in critical thinking.
C. Philosophy reluctantly improve problem-solving and decision making.
D. Philosophy helps us to be good communicators who can present ourselves clearly.

4. Which of the following is a way of thinking that is accompanied by people’s beliefs and views?
A. ideals B. framework C. opinion D. personal view

5. What do we call the activity that requires a person to examine one’s thoughts?
A. analysis B. meditation C. reasoning D. reflection

6. When trying to understand a particular problem or situation, which perspective is characterized

as being inclusive in nature?
A. bias B. claim C. holistic D. opinion

7. The series of statements that provide reasons to convince the reader or listener that a claim is
true is called __________.
A. arguments B. conclusion C. fact D. knowledge

8. A particular student is charged with lying before a discipline officer in the school because of
faulty reasoning. In effect, he cannot fully explain himself. What do we call the arguments based on
faulty reasoning?
A. fallacy B. ideas C. knowledge D. opinion
9. Ricardo cannot arrive at solid and profound decisions and many other things because of a
particular tendency. The way he views people and things is oftentimes faulty. This statement shows
_____________.
A. bias B. claims C. explanations D. fallacies

10. Which method of philosophizing distinguishes opinion from facts or from personal feelings or
emotions?
A. critical thinking
B. bias elimination
C. wishful thinking
D. reduction criticism

11. Which of the following enable us to do and experience the things that make us human?
A. acquire B. embodiment C. possess D. spirited

12. George is thinking on how to deepen his knowledge in philosophizing. Which of the choices
can help him?
A. Dream B. dialogue C. reflection D. problem-solving

13. Esther is a strong person. She always analyzes the situation before taking any action. She is
very capable of acting and being aware of her actions. What value is possessed and practiced by
Esther?
A. exercises
B. self-activity
C. self-assessment
D. transcendence

14. It recognizes the intrinsic value of other beings aside from their utility. It emphasizes the
interdependence of organisms within ecosystems and the ecosystems with each other within the
biosphere. What do you call this paradigm?
A. deep ecology B. ecofeminism C. environment D. social ecology

15. The sum total of all the surroundings of a living organism, including natural forces and other
living things that provide conditions for development and growth as well as danger and damage is
called ____________.
A. deep ecology B. ecofeminism C. environment D. social ecology

16. Which of the following philosophical views believes that maintaining order in the environment
will bring out the natural beauty of the surroundings and contribute to the well-being of people and
other organisms living in it?
A. environmentalism C. environmental aesthetics
B. environmental justice D. environmental philosophy

17. What do you call the concept that advocates the wise and efficient use of natural resources?
A. environmental aesthetics C. environmental justice
B. environmental ethics D. sustainable development

18. A prolonged issue about waste pollution was a major issue in your barangay. As a responsible
citizen of your community, what is the BEST thing that you can do help your barangay to resolve
the issue?
A. Teach the community how to clean their house.
B. Ask the barangay officials to do it since it is part of their job.
C. Explain to your neighborhood that they need to clean their own space.
D. Coordinate with the barangay officials in advocating recycling and garbage sorting.

19. What do you call the ability to make choices and perform actions. It is also an intrinsic and
essential property of the human person?
A. freedom B. judgment C. norms D. responsibility
20. A person living in accordance to what is accepted by the society and became a part of
something good and useful shows that the person practices _____________.
A. moral freedom C. psychological freedom
B. physical freedom D. spiritual freedom

21. Among the option given, what do you think make a man sets apart from the animals?
A. freedom B. intellect C. love D. will

22. Eve’s decision to eat the apple in the Garden of Eden is a classic example of this act. What do
you call this?
A. act of man B. human act C. personal act D. private act

23. A student failed to attend a group dance practice for their assigned performance task. When
confronted by their group leader she keeps saying that she is not aware. Her actions show
_____________?
A. habits B. ignorance C. passion D. violence

24. The Class adviser observed that her student keeps on not attending her class, despite of her
effort on reminding and correcting the student’s action. The particular action of the student seems
to be repetitive, that action is called __________.
A. habits B. ignorance C. passion D. violence

25. What do we call the freedom that is innate and cannot be denied to a person?
A. moral freedom C. freedom of choice
B. physical freedom D. intellectual freedom

26. If responsible freedom refers to being accountable on your own action, which statement shows
the BEST example of it?
A. Reyna decided to buy a new pair of shoes using her excess allowances.
B. A woman is very active in social media and keep his online friends updated in her life
which result to privacy issues.
C. Despite knowing that many of his clients were poor and desperate, a moneylender
continues to impose very high interest rates on loans.
D. The witness decided to come forward and disclose important information regarding the
crime he witnessed.

27. Agnes has a Philosophy test on Friday. On Thursday night, Agnes's friend asks her to go to the
movies. Agnes weighs the positives and negatives of each choice. Which of the following can her
action be categorized?
A. judgment B. freedom C. norms D. responsibility

28. A human resource recruiter for a company was assigned to recruit an employee. Her boss is
looking for a competent engineer. She thinks of her cousin, who needs a job due to financial
circumstances. She thought of hiring her cousin abruptly and failing to follow the company's rules
and regulations. What do you think will be the outcome of her action?
A. Her cousin will be happy.
B. Her performance will be appreciated.
C. Her credibility towards her job will be questioned.
D. Her boss will commend her for performing her tasks early.

29. As the call for help in time of crisis, Kristel did not spend her excess allowance on a new pair of
shoes but decided to donate the money to those who are affected of lockdown in their barangay
due to Covid-19. What kind of freedom is being described in the scenario?
A. intellectual freedom C. physical freedom
B. moral freedom D. psychological freedom
30. Since you were a kid, you dreamt of becoming a doctor, but during your family dinner, your
mother mentioned her interest in sending you to business school. Considering your freedom of
choice, what will you do?
A. I will stay in my room for a week and talk to no one.
B. I will explain politely that I want to go to medical school.
C. I will leave our house since they cannot support what I want.
D. I will say yes to my mother since I do not want to hurt her feelings.

31. Which of the following describes the ability of people to engage in meaningful interactions that
result in relationships?
A. freedom C. intersubjectivity
B. embodiment D. transcendence

32. What do you call the disvalue in intersubjectivity focusing on the origin, color, and sexual
orientation of a person?
A. alienation B. discrimination C. ethics of care D. rejection

33. Which of the following statements is an example of discrimination?

A. Department of Education offers inclusive learning.
B. A business owner put ramp on the side of his store to cater PWDs.
C. The HR Supervisor approved the requested leave of absence of solo parent
employee.
D. An applicant was declined by the employer due to his affiliation to LGBTQ+
community.

34. What value in intersubjectivity is projected when you show comfort and share grief with a
grieving person?
A. alienation B. availability C. empathy D. sympathy

35. Which of the following BEST describes inter-subjectivity?

A. The guidance counselor ignored a student with disability asking for help.
B. The students keep sharing their notes even the teacher call their attention.
C. A guidance counselor actively listened to the problems shared by a student.
D. A student saw his classmates fighting in the corridor but did not pay attention.

36. At a birthday party, Carlos felt uneasy because of the presence of his enemies. However, he
managed to smile the whole celebration because he needed to. What action did Carlos show?
A. alienation C. discrimination
B. authenticity D. seeming-action

37. Ethics of care is the moral significance in the fundamental elements of relationships.
Among the given options which one is the BEST example?
A. doing my sister’s homework
B. cheering for a basketball team
C. helping a person with disabilities cross the street
D. participating in non-governmental organization activities

38. As a Sangguniang Kabataan Chairperson in your barangay you’ve noticed an increasing rate
of out-of-school youth in your area. What program will you initiate to resolve it?
A. distribute school supplies
B. arrange kabuhayan program for families
C. organize basketball league since it is a trend now a day
D. launch activities on sports, livelihood, arts, crafts and academic

39. Virtual society is known to be the product of ____________.

A. feudal society C. industrial society
B. horticultural society D. post-industrial society
40. In this type of society, those who own land are considered the most powerful and influential,
while the peasants are considered the lowest group. What do you call this society?
A. feudal B. horticultural C. industrial D. post-industrial

41. Which of the following refers to the organized or patterned set of relationships among
individuals and groups that compose a society and that arise from the norms, laws, and other rules
that regulate human interactions?
A. social institution C. social role
B. social norm D. social system

42. Which of the following is known as an organized group of people whose members interact
frequently and have a common territory and culture?
A. class B. institution C. group D. society

43. Rico is a very enthusiastic person, and he created a list of all his goals, dreams, and
achievements that he wants to attain before death. What is this list known as?
A. adventure list B. bucket list C. permanent list D. traveler’s list

44. What do you call this theory of the origin of life, which holds that life came from a supreme
being or God?
A. naturalist B. creationist C. evolutionist D. existentialist
45. A person who is patiently enduring unpleasantness, discomfort, and pain is experiencing
_______________.
A. abuse B. abandonment C. suffering D. torture

46. You are the assigned president in your class, and one of your classmates told you that he feels
stressed in his personal and school life. What is the BEST advice you can give him?
A. Tell him that it is part of our life.
B. Tell him that it will be okay soon.
C. Tell him to consider seeking professional help.
D. Tell him that you already experienced it and that he can surpass it too.

47. An individual experiencing depression, anxiety, fear, loneliness, and grief is most likely
experiencing what kind of suffering?
A. emotional B. physical C. mental D. spiritual

48. It is true that each one of us will experience physical death. Why do you think many people
believe that physical death is a fearful endpoint?
A. It is irreversible. C. It is unbearable.
B. It is predictable. D. It is unmanageable.

49. Which of the following option below refers to the state of being, not just an emotional
experience, and a chosen mental attitude?
A. happiness B. sadness C. self-determination D. worries

50. When someone comes to the point of experiencing the end of his or her bodily functions that
person is on the stage of _______________?
A. baptism B. birth C. death D. resurrection

Prepared:

LORELYN F. MARAYA          
Writer

Checked:

GEORGE T. BRITOS AVELINO R. QUIDAY JR.

Content Evaluator Language Evaluator
Reviewed:

GEORGE T. BRITOS
Master Teacher II

Recommending Approval: Approved

JAIMELITA B. HERNANDEZ, PhD LOUISE L. LUMANUG,PhD

SDO Nueva Ecija EPS,AP Regional EPS, Araling Panlipunan
INTRODUCTION TO THE PHILOSOPHY OF THE HUMAN PERSON
REGIONAL DIAGNOSTIC TEST
GRADE 12
ANSWER KEY
1. C 26. D
2. D 27. A
3. C 28. C
4. D 29. B
5. D 30. B
6. C 31. D
7. A 32. B
8. A 33. D
9. A 34. D
10. A 35. C
11. B 36. D
12. C 37. C
13. D 38. D
14. A 39. D
15. C 40. A
16. C 41. D
17. D 42. D
18. D 43. B
19. A 44. B
20. A 45. C
21. B 46. C
22. B 47. C
23. B 48. A
24. A 49. A
25. C 50. C