Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
REGION I
SCHOOLS DIVISION OFFICE OF ALAMINOS CITY
THE GREAT PLEBEIAN COLLEGE
Alaminos City, Pangasinan

FIRST PRELIMINARY EXAMINATION IN DISCIPLINES AND IDEAS IN THE

APPLIED
SOCIAL SCIENCES

Name: ________________________________Grade/Strand: ___________Score: _____

I. Multiple Choice. Read and analyze each question. Please choose the
correct answer and write it in the space provided.

1. 11. 21. 31.

2. 12. 22. 32.

3. 13. 23. 33.

4. 14. 24. 34.

5. 15. 25. 35.

6. 16. 26. 36.

7. 17. 27. 37.

8. 18. 28. 38.

9. 19 29. 39.

10. 20. 30. 40.

1. Which of the following acts refers to guidance and counseling is defined by

the law as “the profession that involves the use of an integrated approach to
the development of a well functioning individual?
A. Republic Act 9258 C. Republic Act 9528
B. Republic Act 9259 D. Republic Act 9529

2. Which of the following disciplines is a process of helping individuals to better

understand themselves and strive for changes to improve his or her lives?
A. Counselling C. Psychotherapy
B. Guidance D. Psychiatrist
3. These concerns include difficulties related to emotional maturity, dealing with
anxieties and nervousness, and coping with loneliness due to homesickness
and rejection.
A. Social Concerns C. Psychological challenges
B. Emotional difficulties D. Academic difficulties
4. Career-related concerns may include the following, EXCEPT what:
A. Handling academic pressures
B. Preparing for job applications
C. Dealing with difficult classmates
D. Identifying unclear goals and plans
5. What do you call a It deals with assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of
mental health problems.
A. Counselling C. Psychotherapy
B. Guidance D. Psychiatrist
6. Counselors who encounter special cases which are beyond their expertise
would normally refer to __________.
A. Clinical Psychologist C. Counselee
B. Counselor D. Psychiatrist
7. It is a science that studies society, social science, and human behavior. What
is being referred to?
A. Natural Science C. Social Science
B. Social Studies D. Society
8. Jane finds it difficult to cope as a grade 11 student in her new school. Adora
finds it difficult to cope with the lessons. This leads her to become tardy and
sometimes absent in class. What kind of Applied Social Science can help
Adora adjust?
A. Communication B. Education
B. Counselling D. Social Work
9. Jade is a grade 12 student who is considering the program of BS Marketing in
college because he wants to have a travel business someday. What kind of
Applied Social Science is connected to his interest?
A. Anthropology C. Geography
B. Economics D. Psychology

10. Learning the special events from the past and their effects on our lives
pertain to what type of Social Science?
A. Geography C. Political Science
B. History D. Sociology

11.The survey that was released by a private company stated that 60% of
teenagers are engaged in Tiktok. What type of Social Science is described in
this situation?
A. Demography C. Psychology
B. Geography D. Sociology
12.Nicole would like to help those in need like displaced children of typhoons, so
she is preparing food packs, storybooks, and processing materials for them to
use in their community visit. What kind of Applied Social Science explains
Nicole’s good deed?
A. Counselling C. Education
B. Communication D. Social Work
13. Joey wants to be a public servant in the future. He will run in the election to
have a position in his barangay. What type of social science is being referred
to?
A. Anthropology C. History
B. Economics D. Political Science

14. Igorots live a difficult life on the highlands. That’s why, they become good
farmers, artists, and wise spenders. They also have high regard for their
 children’s education What type of social science can be observed in this
situation?

A. Economics C. Linguistics
B. Geography D. Sociology
15.Which branch of social science deals with human relationships within the
groups?
A. Economics C. Linguistics
B. Geography D. Sociology

16. What type of social science shows infinite curiosity about human beings?
A. Anthropology C. Linguistic
B. History D. Social

17.Which branch of social science deals with human relationships within the
groups?
A. Anthropology C. Geography
B. Economics D. Sociology
18. What type of social science shows infinite curiosity about human beings?
A. Anthropology C. Linguistic

B. History D. Social

19.What is the main function of the school counselor?

A. To correct students' misbehavior.
B. To prescribe the right solutions to students’ problems.
C. To enlighten students toward the goal of self-direction
D. To decide for students on how they can make wise decisions.
20. Acceptance in counseling means:
A. When the counselor gives sympathy to the counselee
B. When passed the entrance test and officially enrolled in school.
C. When you accept the proposal of your acquaintance to join the group.
D. When the counselor did not give judgment to the counselee based
on personal background, social and economic status, and religious
affiliation.
21. Annie, a graduating high school student, was sexually harassed a week ago.
Appearing so depressed and sick, approached you about her intention to
disclose her experience. As a friend what is the best thing for you to do?

A. Refer her to the physician.

B. Refer her to the guidance counselor
C. Encourage her to talk about her problem with you.
D. Stop her from disclosing as this will taint her reputation.

22.The following describes what counseling is EXCEPT:

A. Counseling requires active listening to clients.
B. Counseling should establish realistic alternative goals.
C. Counseling is simply giving advice to solve the clients’ problems.
D. Counseling is a science that modifies techniques depending on the
clients’ needs.

23.Confidentiality is the heart of counseling, when will you be allowed to break

this?
A. When requested by a close friend.
 B. When your superior asks you to do so.
C. When the life and death of a client matters.
D. When the counselee did not attend the follow-up session.

24.This is the career that allows you to help others in dealing with their life’s
challenges.
A. Counseling C. Teaching
B. Collaborating D. Training
25.The following are the basic types of nonverbal expression, EXCEPT what?
A. Body language C. Physical Appearance
B. Facial expression D. Sudden change in voice
26.Which is not a function of a professional counselor?
A. Provide pieces of advice
B. Utilize strategies to promote the growth of individuals
C. Leaders and advocates of academic success
D. Collaborate with school authorities in promoting the holistic development
of students.
27.Which of the following functions of a professional counselor is considered a
socioemotional barrier that may affect the academic success of students?
A. Provide pieces of advice
B. Developmental classroom guidance specialist
C. Leaders and advocates of academic success
D. Agents of diversity and multiculturalism
28.Career development specialists provide the following activities except
A. Formal writing of résumés3
B. Power dressing
C. Training for job interviews
D. Dealing with academic pressures.
29.Which of the following is a goal of counselors when providing assistance to
foreign students?
A. Cope with new environment
B. Establish relationships with others
C. Respect and understand foreign classmates
D. Filipino students carry out the goal to help them demonstrate hospitality.

30.To creatively demonstrate the principle of empathy in counseling, which

activity would best engage learners?
A. Draw a series of illustrations showing how a counselor responds
empathetically to various client concerns.
B. Create a timeline highlighting the history and development of empathy in
psychological practices.
C. Write a short essay discussing the importance of empathy in the
therapeutic relationship.
D. List examples of empathetic statements counselors use in sessions
31.A counseling student is asked to creatively apply the principle of
confidentiality to a case study. Which of the following actions best
demonstrates this principle?
A. Write a poem explaining the importance of confidentiality in building trust.
B. Create a flowchart outlining steps counselors take to maintain client
confidentiality.
 C. Develop a mock counseling session script emphasizing how to clarify
confidentiality limits with clients
32.He offered a synthesis of moral values for effective counseling. Who is he?
A. Durkheim C. Kottler
B. Hutchinson C. Sigmund
33.A teacher wants students to demonstrate their understanding of active
listening, a key counseling principle. Which creative activity would best
achieve this?

A. Create activities that would encourage student to join.

B. Have students pair up and role-play a session where one acts as a
counselor and the other as a client.
C. Create a podcast episode where students discuss how active listening
fosters client growth.
D. Illustrate a storyboard showing the positive outcomes of active
listening in a counseling session.

34. To assess comprehension of the principle of non-judgment in counseling,

students are asked to:
A. Write a diary entry from the perspective of a counselor who practices non-
judgment.
B. Design a poster promoting the importance of a non-judgmental attitude in
counseling.
C. Develop a fictional dialogue showing a counselor responding without
judgment to a controversial client issue.
D. Choose all of the above activities and explain why each is a valuable way
to explore the principle.

35. Which of the following is the most effective way to address

family conflicts?

A. Avoid discussing the issue to keep the peace.

B. Seek professional help, such as family counseling or therapy.
C. Blame one family member for causing the conflict
D. Communicate by shouting to express emotions freely.

Directions: For 36-40, write a paragraph (3-5) sentences to answer the given
questions. Your output will be evaluated based on content (.
2pts.), structure (1pt), and grammar (1pt).

“If your classmate shares his / her problem with you, and your best friend
asks you to tell what has been shared by your classmate, would you share
it to your best friend?”
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Prepared by:
FRANCISCA GLORY T. VILIRAN