Chapter 2

Question 1

Define Influence

Answer 1

the power of someone or something to affect you directly or indirectly.

Question 2

Give an example of when an influence can be stronger.

Answer 2

When you respect and admire someone.

Question 3

__________ to others talk about their work influences your perception of work and various careers.

Answer 3

Listening

Question 4

__________ how work affects people can give you information that may be positive or negative.

Answer 4

Observing

Question 5

Who is the greatest influence on your career decision?

Answer 5

Family

Question 6

Your family’s expectations for you can influence what four items?

Answer 6

Personality, passions, interests, and talents.

Question 7

Use your _________ as a starting point for introducing your family to a career path you would like to explore.

Answer 7

Successes

Question 8

Discuss your _______ and ________ with your parents and with other family members.

Answer 8

Talents and passions

Question 9

Your family’s what can give you confidence and help guide your education and training?

Answer 9

Encouragement

Question 10

Who are three people who you can discuss your future with?

Answer 10

Teachers, coaches, and advisors

Question 11

Who is second as an influence on your career decisions?

Answer 11

Parents

Question 12

How often does the world’s information double?

Answer 12

Every 18 months

Question 13

What are the skills that employers want from their employees?

Answer 13

ability to listen, write, and speak effectively

Question 14

Should peers influence your career decisions? EXPLAIN

Answer 14

no because don’t know all your likes and dislikes

Question 15

Part-time jobs provide you with _________.

Answer 15

experience

Question 16

You can do what at a workplace to see if you like certain work?

Answer 16

observe

Question 17

Counselors do what to guide you as you make decisions about your future?

Answer 17

help you work though the process of developing your career by discovering your options

Question 18

What are four things that counselors can provide?

Answer 18

To help you go through the process of developing your career; guide you to make decisions about your future; provide business contacts; suggest courses that relate to your talents and abilities

Question 19

Define work environment

Answer 19

The surroundings and conditions of your workplace

Question 20

Define social environment

Answer 20

Includes the community where you live in and your lifestyle choices

Question 21

List two questions that are related to your environment.

Answer 21

Do you want to stay where you live now? Do you prefer a rural, urban, or suburban setting?

Question 22

What is an important work environment factor to consider?

Answer 22

Climate and Geographic area

Question 23

Define values

Answer 23

Qualities that are important to you

Question 24

Define motivation

Answer 24

Why you set certain goals and make certain decisions

Question 25

What does your family’s values offer?

Answer 25

guidance until you can determine your own unique values

Question 26

Define culture

Answer 26

the community where you live and work, along with your lifestyle

Question 27

List two questions that will identify your cultural values and expectations.

Answer 27

Is helping people important in your culture? Do your traditions consider religion the most important part of your life?

Question 28

Define Intrinsic

Answer 28

built-in rewards; feelings those careers provided are more important than the money you receive

Question 29

Define extrinsic

Answer 29

external rewards; money and benefits mean more to you than the work you do

Question 30

A factor that influences income is ____________. The more you learn the more you earn.

Answer 30

education