Question 1

Discuss the process of occupational development by first describing what type of meaning people derive from their work and then by describing how well Holland's theory aids in our understanding of the relationship between personality and occupational choice.

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People derive various meanings from thei...

Question 2

The concept of "career advancement" is best associated with the ____ task.

Accepted Answer

A)   stabilization
B)   implementation
C)   crystallization
D)   consolidation

Question 3

Dora is a full-time worker and mother of three. Describe the types of stressors that Dora will have to overcome. How can her employer help reduce her stress?

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Being employed and responsible for depen...

Question 4

Employment prospects for middle-aged people are lower than for young adults.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The greatest discrepancy in household task performance in heterosexual couples is found when males endorse ____ gender roles for themselves.

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A)   feminine
B)   masculine
C)   androgynous
D)   no

Question 6

Career construction theory proposes career choice is a result of the application of Bandura's social cognitive theory.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Robert and Julia are employed in the same occupation. If pay for the two follows the pattern for the average American female and male, for every $100 earned by Robert, Julia could expect to earn:

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A)   $95.
B)   $90.
C)   $80.
D)   $70.

Question 8

When workplace supervisors adopt a supportive stance regarding day care, employees have lower absenteeism and higher job satisfaction.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Psychological capital theory states that:

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A)   people are happiest when they are not working.
B)   only white-collar workers can achieve job satisfaction.
C)   happiness fuels success.
D)   the higher your income, the happier you feel.

Question 10

Who has just reached the age at which he would receive protection under the U.S. Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1986?

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A)   Kingsley, who is 30
B)   Luther, who is 40
C)   Yasir, who is 50
D)   Beasley, who is 60

Question 11

Women who are mentored receive several benefits. Which benefit is most likely to occur?

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A)   Fewer working hours
B)   Satisfaction with current roles
C)   Firing "bad" employees
D)   Higher career expectations

Question 12

When Kid says, "I have thought about it for a long time, and I believe that I would be a great rock and roll star," he is exhibiting:

Accepted Answer

A)   extrinsic motivation.
B)   work-family conflict.
C)   perceived competence.
D)   docility.

Question 13

Gail is a work supervisor who is very supportive of her workers' needs in regard to child care and other family issues. Because of this, it is likely that Gail's workers will:

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A)   report more job satisfaction.
B)   report more job-family conflict.
C)   experience greater burnout.
D)   be more likely to alter their "reasonable person" standard.

Question 14

Research has found that:

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A)   the positive impacts of a vacation can be eliminated by the workload created by the vacation.
B)   participation in leisure activities tend to weaken family attachments.
C)   there is a negative correlation between frequency of leisure activities and social acceptance.
D)   the more extreme leisure activity a spouse chooses, the less likelihood of it creating family conflict.

Question 15

A movie producer is looking for someone to play the role of a domestic servant. She wants to cast someone who has significant experience with all kinds of housework in their everyday life. Based on this criterion, who is LEAST likely to get the role?

Accepted Answer

A)   Julie, a European-American female
B)   Jed, a European-American male
C)   Matt, an African-American male
D)   Alonzo, a Hispanic-American male

Question 16

Compared to middle-aged adults, young adults tend to participate in a:

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A)   smaller range of activities and prefer those activities with a lower level of intensity.
B)   smaller range of activities and prefer those activities with a higher level of intensity.
C)   larger range of activities and prefer those activities with a lower level of intensity.
D)   larger range of activities and prefer those activities with a higher level of intensity.

Question 17

The Millennial Generation will bring a high degree of ____ into the workforce.

Accepted Answer

A)   technological sophistication
B)   supplemental mentors
C)   nontraditional workers
D)   child care workers

Question 18

Corrine has been promoted to a managerial position during a time when her corporation is in crisis, but she is uncertain if she will be allowed to remain in that position. Corrine is experiencing:

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A)   ethnic discrimination.
B)   a glass ceiling.
C)   a glass cliff.
D)   feminist ideology.

Question 19

Compare and contrast the glass ceiling and the glass cliffas they apply to women in the world of work.

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The glass ceiling is the level to which ...

Question 20

Which term BEST describes the typical relationship between occupational and family roles?

Accepted Answer

A)   Conflicting
B)   Similar
C)   Compatible
D)   Unilateral

Exam 12: Work, Leisure, and Retirement

Employment prospects for middle-aged people are lower than for young adults.

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Which term BEST describes the typical relationship between occupational and family roles?

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The greatest discrepancy in household task performance in heterosexual couples is found when males endorse ____ gender roles for themselves.

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Robert and Julia are employed in the same occupation. If pay for the two follows the pattern for the average American female and male, for every $100 earned by Robert, Julia could expect to earn:

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Gail is a work supervisor who is very supportive of her workers' needs in regard to child care and other family issues. Because of this, it is likely that Gail's workers will:

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Career construction theory proposes career choice is a result of the application of Bandura's social cognitive theory.

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The concept of "career advancement" is best associated with the ____ task.

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Dora is a full-time worker and mother of three. Describe the types of stressors that Dora will have to overcome. How can her employer help reduce her stress?

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Women who are mentored receive several benefits. Which benefit is most likely to occur?

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Compare and contrast the glass ceiling and the glass cliffas they apply to women in the world of work.

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The Millennial Generation will bring a high degree of ____ into the workforce.

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Discuss the process of occupational development by first describing what type of meaning people derive from their work and then by describing how well Holland's theory aids in our understanding of the relationship between personality and occupational choice.

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Who has just reached the age at which he would receive protection under the U.S. Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1986?

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When Kid says, "I have thought about it for a long time, and I believe that I would be a great rock and roll star," he is exhibiting:

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Compared to middle-aged adults, young adults tend to participate in a:

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A movie producer is looking for someone to play the role of a domestic servant. She wants to cast someone who has significant experience with all kinds of housework in their everyday life. Based on this criterion, who is LEAST likely to get the role?

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When workplace supervisors adopt a supportive stance regarding day care, employees have lower absenteeism and higher job satisfaction.

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Psychological capital theory states that:

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Research has found that:

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Corrine has been promoted to a managerial position during a time when her corporation is in crisis, but she is uncertain if she will be allowed to remain in that position. Corrine is experiencing:

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