Saint Columban College

Pagadian City
PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT
SENIOR HIGH EXAMINATION
August 17, 2017

NAME: _______________________________________________ DATE: ___________

SECTION: ______________________________ SCHEDULE:_________________________

I. MATCHING TYPE
Instructions: The following concepts represent the various Micro-level and Macro-level approaches in the Social Science. Match the
statement presented from Column A which clearly relates to the correct trait in Column B. Write your answer on the space before
the number.
COLUMN A COLUMN B
1. Social dysfunction a. Rational Choice Theory
2. Strategic interdependence b. Symbolic
3. Positivist-humanist debate Interactionism
4. Game theory c. Structural-
5. adaptation functionalism
6. Institutions d. Institutionalism
7. Formal-legal and historical-comparative
8. Objectivist-subjectivist dichotomy
9. Normative institutionalism
10. Bounded rationality

II. IDENTIFICATION
Instructions: Identify the correct terminologies asked for from the items below. Write your answer on the space before each
number.
___________1. It is a powerful tool in making sense of why people act or behave in the way they do.
___________2. Central to this theory is strategic interdependence.
___________3. It is that part of an individuals personality composed of self-awareness and self-image.
___________4. The unrecognized and unintended consequences of any social pattern.
___________5. Concerned with good environment
___________6. He is the most influential critic of the traditional study of politics.
___________7. It refers to the widespread cultural norms and values we use as a reference in evaluating ourselves.
___________8. It is the recognized and intended consequences of any social pattern.
___________9. This approach systematically describes and analyzes phenomena that have occurred in the past.
___________10. It can be understood as a subject matter, as a method and as a theory.

III. CASE ANALYSIS

Instructions: Read carefully the scenario presented below. Applying Rational choice theory, think about the pros and cons from the
case presented and explain with conviction the basis of your solution. Encircle the option of your choice then explain afterwards. 10
pts.
Case scenario 1:
ROBIN HOOD ROBBER
You have witnessed a man rob a bank, but then, he did something completely unusual and unexpected with the money. He donated
it to an orphanage that was poor, run-down and lacking in proper food, care, water and amenities. The sum of money would be a
great benefit to the orphanage, and the childrens lives would turn from poor to prosperous. Would you:
a: Call the police and report the robber, even though they would likely take the money away from the orphanage, or
b: Do nothing and leave the robber and the orphans alone?
Explain your answer.

SON AND GRANDDAUGHTER

There is a train that, much to your horror, is about to run over your grown up son, who has been tied to its track. It just so happens
that you have just enough time to flip a switch that will send the train down a different track, saving your son. However, tied to the
other track, is your granddaughter, the daughter of the very son in danger of being run over. Your son is begging and pleading with
you not to flip the switch, not to kill his daughter. What would you do?
a: Save your son, thus allowing your granddaughter to die. Afterall, he was made from your own flesh and blood; or
b: Save your granddaughter instead. She has a longer future than your son anyway.
Explain your answer.

IV. ESSAY
Instructions: Briefly explain/ discuss the following concepts and provide an example or scenario for each. 20pts. each
A. STRUCTURAL FUNCTIONALISM VS. SYMBOLIC INTERACTIONISM
B. INSTITUTIONALISM
CRITERIA: Organization 5
Content 15
Neatness 5__
20