Filipino Psychology

1. Virgilio Enriquez is regarded as the father of Filipino Psychology. His significant contribution to the field was:

• A.   Establishing the first experimental psychology laboratory in the Philippines.

• B.    Introducing the concept of decolonizing psychology for the Filipino context.

• C.    Developing a comprehensive model for mental health care in the Philippines.

• D.    Creating a standardized intelligence test tailored for Filipino children.

What indigenous research method involves discussion to foster collaboration between researchers and participants?

• A.   Ginabayang Talakayan

• B.    Nakikiugaling Pagmamasid

• C.    Pagdadalaw-dalaw

• D.    Pakikipagkwentuhan

3.    Which of the following practices demonstrates indigenization from within in Filipino Psychology?

• A. Translating a Western psychological test into Filipino.

• B. Creating a new framework for resilience based on the Filipino concept of “bayanihan.”

• C. Adapting the Big Five personality traits for use in the Philippines.

• D. Applying American counseling techniques to Filipino clients.

4.    Ito ay mahusay na paraan na pagkuha ng datos tungkol sa mga bagay na mahirap aminin ng tao sapagkat sa metodong ito ay malaya ang bawat isang magpahayag ng anumang opinion o karanasan.

• A.    Pagtatanong-tanong

• B.    Pagdadalaw-dalaw

• C.    Panunuluyan

• D.   Pakikipagkwentuhan

5.    How does Sikolohiyang Pilipino differ from Sikolohiya ng mga Pilipino?

• A. Sikolohiyang Pilipino focuses on local adaptations of Western theories, while Sikolohiya ng mga Pilipino emphasizes Filipino behavior regardless of its origin.

• B. Sikolohiyang Pilipino derives its methods and concepts exclusively from Filipino experiences, while Sikolohiya ng mga Pilipino includes any psychological knowledge about Filipinos.

• C. Sikolohiyang Pilipino includes universal psychological principles, while Sikolohiya ng mga Pilipino excludes them.

• D. Sikolohiyang Pilipino focuses on indigenous healing practices, while Sikolohiya ng mga Pilipino is purely theoretical.

6.    We put forward now that what is generally considered as ‘‘universal’’ psychology is based on the psychology of industrialized and developed countries of the _____.

• A. North

• B. East

• C. West

• D. South

7.    The psychology of re-awakening (sikolohiya ng pagbabagong-isip) in Filipino Psychology primarily advocates for:

• A.    Eliminating the influence of Western psychology in the Philippines.

• B.    Developing an inclusive psychological framework applicable worldwide.

• C.   Encouraging the decolonization of the Filipino mind to build national consciousness.

• D.    Prioritizing clinical approaches over indigenous practices.

8.    Who developed the Panukat ng Ugali at Pagkatao (PUP)?

• A. Virgilio Enriquez

• B. Prospero Covar

• C. Jaime Bulatao

• D. Sinforoso Padilla

9.    Zeus Salazar’s contribution to Filipino Psychology is most associated with:

• A.    Establishing the first department of psychology at a Philippine university.

• B.    Developing the concept of “Pantayong Pananaw” and its influence on Filipino Psychology.

• C.    Advocating for the exclusive use of Western methods in psychological assessments.

• D.    Introducing cross-cultural psychology as a field of study in the Philippines.

10.    Which statement accurately compares indigenization from within and indigenization from without?

• A.    Both rely on external frameworks to develop indigenous psychological methods.

• B.    Indigenization from within integrates foreign concepts into local practices, while indigenization from without replaces them entirely.

• C.    Indigenization from within focuses on local cultural elements, while indigenization from without modifies external psychological concepts for local use.

• D.    Indigenization from within requires external validation, while indigenization from without does not.