Understanding Filipino Values and Psychology

What does 'hiya' signify in Filipino culture?

• A term for friendship.

• A celebration of success.

• A greeting or salutation.

• A sense of shame or modesty.

How does 'utang na loob' influence social relationships?

• Utang na loob creates distance and mistrust among individuals.

• Utang na loob has no impact on personal relationships or community ties.

• Utang na loob encourages competition and rivalry in social settings.

• Utang na loob fosters obligation and loyalty, strengthening social bonds and mutual support.

What is the concept of 'bayanihan' in Filipino society?

• Bayanihan is a type of Filipino cuisine.

• Bayanihan is a festival celebrating Filipino independence.

• Bayanihan refers to a traditional Filipino dance.

• Bayanihan is the spirit of communal unity and cooperation in Filipino society.

In what ways has colonialism impacted Filipino psychology?

• Colonialism has unified Filipino identity and values.

• Colonialism promoted only indigenous values in Filipino culture.

• Colonialism has led to a colonial mentality, identity crisis, and a struggle between indigenous and foreign values in Filipino psychology.

• Colonialism had no effect on Filipino psychology.

How do historical events shape the collective mindset of Filipinos?

• Historical events lead to a lack of identity among Filipinos.

• Historical events promote isolationism and disconnection from the world.

• Historical events have no impact on the mindset of Filipinos.

• Historical events shape the collective mindset of Filipinos by instilling resilience, nationalism, and a strong sense of identity.

What is qualitative research and why is it important in Filipino psychology?

• Qualitative research focuses solely on numerical data analysis.

• It is a method that disregards cultural context in psychology.

• Qualitative research is a method that explores human behavior and experiences, crucial for understanding Filipino culture and psychology.

• Qualitative research is only relevant in Western psychology.

What role do in-depth interviews play in qualitative research?

• In-depth interviews play a crucial role in qualitative research by providing rich, detailed data and insights into participants' perspectives.

• In-depth interviews are not relevant in understanding participant experiences.

• In-depth interviews focus on gathering statistical information from large groups.

• In-depth interviews are primarily used for quantitative data collection.

How can action research be applied in understanding Filipino values?

• Action research focuses solely on individual experiences without community involvement.

• Action research is only applicable in scientific fields and not in cultural studies.

• Action research is primarily a theoretical approach with no practical application in Filipino values.

• Action research involves collaboration with the community to identify, implement, and assess Filipino values through iterative reflection and adaptation.

What are culturally appropriate interventions in mental health?

• Culturally appropriate interventions in mental health include culturally relevant therapies, community engagement, and respect for cultural beliefs.

• Ignoring cultural differences in therapy

• Promoting a single cultural perspective in mental health

• Using only medication for treatment

How does Filipino psychology inform counseling practices?

• Counseling practices in the Philippines ignore cultural influences.

• Filipino psychology focuses solely on individual therapy techniques.

• Filipino psychology informs counseling practices by integrating cultural values and social relationships, enhancing relevance and support in therapeutic settings.

• Filipino psychology promotes Western psychological theories exclusively.