L, S, & A Chapter 12 - Planning for a Sustained Career and Lifelong Growth Flashcards
Which of the following is NOT one of the three threats to a sustained, enjoyable career?
loss of professional reinforcers
difficulties in transitioning to the workforce
burnout
an increase in the complexity of interpersonal relationships
an increase in the complexity of interpersonal relationships
There are five stages of a career: exploration, establishment, career advancement, maintenance, and withdrawal. New behavior analysts are moving from _____ into ______
of their career as they transition from graduate school to initial employment.
exploration
establishment
All of the following represent challenges of the transition from graduate school to employment:
- Increased complexity and ____ of tasks
- Increased complexity of interpersonal relationships
- Addition of supervisory duties
scope
Deficits in which of the following are frequently responsible for underperformance and increased stress right after graduate school?
(Select all that apply)
time management
organization
problem solving
ethical decision-making
time management
organization
problem solving
Failure to develop effective, collaborative _______ with families may result in conflicts and stress which could erode job satisfaction and result in adverse consequences for families.
relationships
The transition to caseload management introduces a new BCBA to new responsibilities including creation of training and supervision _______ , training large numbers of individuals quickly, and providing corrective feedback.
systems
New challenges are more likely to be perceived as learning opportunities instead of failures if problem solving, organization and time management, and relationship skills have been established during which of the following?
(Select all that apply)
graduate training
supervised fieldwork experiences
first job post-graduation
None of these answers is correct.
graduate training
supervised fieldwork experiences
Continued improvement and growth of new practitioners can be supported by a ______ , coach, or peer.
mentor
Which of the following best describes a community of practice?
a group of new practitioners who meet regularly to support each other
a group of strong professional peer relationships consisting of members of varying skill levels
a group of people working for the same clinic or facility, working on the same caseload
None of these answers is correct.
a group of strong professional peer relationships consisting of members of varying skill levels
Communities of practice provide which of the following for new practitioners?
(Select all that apply)
opportunities to learn from experts
a group of members learning and advancing one mission
avoiding difficult times and challenges
assurance of a successful career
opportunities to learn from experts
a group of members learning and advancing one mission
Which of the following can peer mentors provide for more advanced practitioners?
assistance with solving new problems
providing outside review of professional activities
All of these answers are correct.
assistance with solving ethical dilemmas
All of these answers are correct.
A new practitioner’s ability to articulate which of the following will be invaluable to guiding decision-making throughout their career?
(Select all that apply)
reinforcers
code of ethics
professional mission
values
reinforcers
professional mission
values
Which of the following might support a new professional’s enjoyment of learning experiences?
reading up-to-date behavior analytic literature
attending conferences and seeking out training opportunities
seeking out colleagues for intellectual discussions
All of these are correct.
All of these are correct
Which of the following statements is true regarding continued learning opportunities for new BCBAs?
New behavior analysts should avoid electronic delivery of favored journals as this can be overwhelming.
Every BCBA has access to multiple behavior analytic journals and a search engine providing access to behavior analytic literature.
None of these answers is correct.
All BCBAs must attend professional conferences, regardless of access to funds and time.
Every BCBA has access to multiple behavior analytic journals and a search engine providing access to behavior analytic literature.
Which of the following is true regarding values?
You are less likely to set a goal if it aligns with your values.
While values are important, they are separate from and unrelated to reinforcers.
Values and reinforcers remain the same over time.
Knowing your values can help prevent you from overextending yourself.
Knowing your values can help prevent you from overextending yourself.
Knowing your values and setting goals to behave in accordance with them requires knowing your own _______.
reinforcers
The following are all examples of a career _____ which is sometimes necessary for a long and happy career:
-New work project like writing a book
-Change of practice area
-Career change within the same field
pivot
_______ is a commonly observed phenomenon in many human service professions which involves a negative response to the workplace and the stressors associated with the workplace.
Burnout
Three core dimensions of the common conceptualization of burnout are which of the following?
(Select all that apply)
sense of ineffectiveness and lack of accomplishment
overwhelming exhaustion and depletion of emotional and physical resources
frequent feelings of anxiety and fear about the future
feelings of cynicism and detachment from the job
sense of ineffectiveness and lack of accomplishment
overwhelming exhaustion and depletion of emotional and physical resources
feelings of cynicism and detachment from the job
Burnout is more likely for all of the following EXCEPT which one?
behavior analysts who have been in the field for many years
those who struggle with core professional skills
behavior analysts working with challenging and aggressive clients
new behavior analysts
behavior analysts who have been in the field for many years
______ , which can include activities to enhance health, prevent disease, limit illness, and restore health, can prevent and treat professional and personal distress associated with imbalances between personal and professional life.
self-care
Which of the following forms of self-care has been used effectively to reduce stress, workplace anger, and various other symptoms of burnout?
yoga
exercise
mindfulness
sensory deprivation
mindfulness
According to this chapter, people struggling with burnout may have difficulty doing which of the following?
admitting that they are struggling
engaging in mindfulness and self-care
identifying or accessing their own reinforcers
asking others for help and support
identifying or accessing their own reinforcers
Which of the following is NOT part of the “Identifying Your Preferred Work Activities” Activity in the textbook?
listing activities that are reinforcers and the current frequency of engagement in them
comparing and reflecting on the overlap between perceived preferences and choices
evaluating choices consistently made at work
listing perceived preferences
listing activities that are reinforcers and the current frequency of engagement in them
