SOC S111: TREND, NETWORKS AND CRITICAL THINKING Name: _______________________________________

PRELIM Examination Strand/Section: _______________________________

Date: ______________________ Score & Rating: ________________________________

Teacher: MR. MIKE MADDALORA

I. Multiple choice. Read the question carefully and encircle the right answer.
1. It is a short-lived idea or temporary event that is usually called as a “flash in the pan” because the popularity and reception
of consumers for this idea fades away easily over a short period of time.
a. Fad b. Fringe c. Trend d. Mainstream
2. It happens when there is a recent development in the trend or reinvention which leads to the fringe stage of a trend.
a. Classic b. Fringe c. Microtrends d. Trendy
3. It is basically a pattern or a conceptualized idea that has the prospect of providing or having a continuing influence for a
longer period of time due to its increasing and sustained presence and effects or even demand among its consumer in the
case of a product.
a. Classic b. Fad c. Fringe d. Trend
4. It is a methodical analysis of reasoning.
a. Analytical b. Critical Thinking c. Evaluation d. Interpretation
5. Having the disposition to understand complex concepts by means of simple concepts.
a. Analysis b. Analytical c. Judicious d. Systematic
6. The thinking system that characterized as intuitive, heuristic, unconscious, implicit and fast is called by most cognitive
psychologists as:
a. System 1 b. System 2 c. System 3 d. System 4
7. The thinking system that is characterized as analytic, rule-based, conscious, explicit and slow is called by most cognitive
psychologist as:
a. System 1 b. System 2 c. System 3 d. System 4
8. It is a “major feature of contemporary process of globalization” which are highly evident in everyday lives of people and
organizations whose area of operations go beyond a country’s own borders.
a. Advocacy Networks b. Global Networks c. Imperial Networks d. Migrant Networks
9. A type of network that deals with the promotion of the professionals’ mental and academic interests to support sociability
and friendship.
a. Friendship Networks c. Professional Networks
b. Policy Networks d. Women’s Networks
10. It is defined as “a set of relatively stable relations that are nonhierarchical and interdependent in nature that links a variety
of actors who have common interest with regard to a particular policy, and exchange resources to pursue these shared
interest.”
a. Information Networks c. Policy Networks
b. Knowledge/Intellect Networks d. Terrorist Networks

II. Modified True or False. Indicate whether the statement is true (T) or false (F). If it is false, change the underline words(s) to
make the statement true.
____________ 1. Trendy stage is, an innovative idea, whether in the form a new product, service, or in other form, develops
into the market or become known to the trendiest consumers.
____________ 2. Fad is not created but it is just revived from a style that existed all along in the lives of some subgroup.
____________ 3. Explanation is to comprehend and express meanings.
____________ 4. Critical thinking is concerned with correct reasoning.
____________ 5. Interpretation is to clearly and coherently present the result of one’s reasoning.
____________ 6. Inference is to identify inferential relationship among statements or beliefs.
____________ 7. Truth-seeking is having trust in the process of reasoned inquiry and having self-confidence in one’s own ability
to reason.
____________ 8. The primary goal of critical thinking is the evaluation of reasoning.
____________ 9. It is generally regarded that intuitive thinking is done when one has more time to figure things out.
____________ 10. Simulation heuristics is at work when we make decisions or judgments, or assess the probability of the
occurrence of expected outcomes, on the basis of a belief that what happened to someone else with whom
we have certain similarities will happen to us as well.
____________ 11. SWOT stands for strengths, weaknesses, observation, and threats.
____________ 12. Global networks are not confined within a particular country.
____________ 13. Interpersonal global networks are forms of a global network adopted from telecommunications systems that
utilize a variety of satellite, cable, and wireless technology.
____________ 14. Friendship networks are global networks where communication is the primary function.
____________ 15. Global networks cross borders and connect to more than one country.

III. Enumeration (15 pts)

A. What are the 5 Strategic Analysis and Methods? (5 pts)
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B. Give at least 5 major forms of heuristics. (5 pts)
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C. Give at least 5 types of global networks that are used as analytical tools. (5 pts)
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IV. Essay (10 pts)

Teenage pregnancy is one of the major issue/concern in the world. It is a communal problem, a family problem, and a
personal problem rolled into one. The Philippines has one of the highest teen pregnancy rates in the world. Every hour, 24
babies are born to teenage mothers; approximately 500 babies born every day. It is alarming how quick the rate of teenage
pregnancy in our country is rising.
As a student, what do you think are the effects of teenage pregnancy in our country? And what is the most effective
way to prevent teenage pregnancy? Answer the following questions by applying some, if not all, critical thinking skills.

1. What are the effects of teenage pregnancy? (5 pts)

2. What is the most effective way to prevent teenage pregnancy? (5 pts)

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