Question 1

Jessica recently took an occupational interest inventory. Which of these was it not likely to be?

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A)   Strong Interest Survey
B)   Campbell Interest and Skill Survey
C)   Self-Directed Search
D)   Minnesota Multiphasic Interest InventoryE) All of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 2

Which of the following individuals would most likely be considered to have an artistic personal orientation according to Holland's model?

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A)   someone who writes children's books
B)   someone who's writing an article on economics
C)   someone who coordinates social activities for her company
D)   someone who educates his company's employees about new softwareE) None of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 3

Maria is uncomfortable in her job as a policewoman because her coworkers tell crude sexual jokes and hang centerfold pinups in the break room at the station. She is experiencing

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A)   quid pro quo hostility.
B)   hostile environmental harassment.
C)   job segregation.
D)   employer-sponsored hostility.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 4

When considering the results of an occupational interest inventory, it is important to remember that

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A)   there is a lingering gender bias in most of them.
B)   you shouldn't let the test make career decisions for you.
C)   you may score high on some occupations you're sure you would dislike.
D)   all of these.E) B) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 5

According to Holland's model, a happy scientist is probably a conventional type.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

According to recent research cited in the text, ____ has more influence on careers than ____.

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A)   gender; ethnicity
B)   ethnicity; gender
C)   socioeconomic status; ethnicity
D)   ethnicity; socioeconomic statusE) B) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 7

Which is an increasingly important specific job skill?

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A)   intelligence
B)   math aptitude
C)   identity
D)   social skillsE) None of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 8

According to Karasek, occupational stress is greatest when psychological demands are ____ and decision control is ____.

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A)   low; low
B)   high; high
C)   high; low
D)   low; highE) A) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 9

Which of the following is the best advice for preparing an effective résumé?

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A)   Be sure to use complete sentences.
B)   Don't give extraneous personal information.
C)   The longer the resume, the more impressive it is.
D)   Use colored paper that will make your résumé stand out.E) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 10

A good way to increase your chances of being invited to a job interview is to

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A)   write a cover letter that shows you have researched the organization.
B)   write a lengthy resume with details about your experience.
C)   call the human resources department repeatedly.
D)   all of these.E) All of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 11

____ is the critical factor in Super's model of career choice.

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A)   Self-esteem
B)   Self-concept
C)   Developmental crisis
D)   Level of aspirationE) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 12

Identify and briefly describe the major sources of occupational stress. Discuss effective ways to manage job stress.

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Question 13

Studies have demonstrated that attaching an affirmative action label to an employee results in

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A)   the employee being considered a "token".
B)   the creation of a "glass ceiling" in the workplace.
C)   negative feelings directed toward the employee.
D)   feelings of jealousy among the employee's co-workers.E) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 14

Which is not a common job stressor?

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A)   perceived inequities
B)   pressure of deadlines
C)   lack of control over one's work
D)   the monotony associated with regular hoursE) A) and B)
F) A) and D)

Question 15

When making career choices, an important point to keep in mind is

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A)   any career decision can be easily undone.
B)   your career options are practically limitless.
C)   career choice is a developmental process.
D)   you should be able to find a job that fits you perfectly.E) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 16

According to Donald Super, the critical factor that governs career development is one's

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A)   self-concept.
B)   need for approval.
C)   occupational ideal.
D)   drive for heterosexual success.E) B) and C)
F) A) and C)

Question 17

Which of the following statements regarding gender bias on occupational interest inventories is accurate?

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A)   There is no evidence of gender bias on these inventories.
B)   Gender bias existed in the past, but it has been eliminated.
C)   Gender bias exists, but only for African American women.
D)   Gender bias has been reduced, but it has not been eliminated.E) A) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 18

Discuss some of the current workplace trends described in the chapter and the social changes that these changes reflect.

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Question 19

Paula's parents taught her the importance of always being to work on time and showing deference to a supervisor's wishes. Most likely, Paula's parents

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A)   are a higher status family.
B)   are a lower status family.
C)   have college degrees.
D)   are none of these.E) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 20

The career development of males and females is

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A)   similar because it is against the law to discriminate.
B)   similar in that both appear to be influenced by the same motivational factors.
C)   different, mainly due to genetic predispositions that differ for men and women.
D)   different, in part, because women still subordinate their career goals to those of their husbands.E) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

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