Psychology Final Exam

Question 1

________________ is the psychologist most often credited with making the major breakthroughs in understanding self-actualization.

Carl Rogers
Carl Jung
Alfred Adler
Abraham Maslow

Answer 1

Abraham Maslow

Question 2

The process of achieving individuation implies

developing a harmonious and integrated personality
separating from the influence of early childhood experiences
being self-actualized

Answer 2

developing a harmonious and integrated personality

Question 3

Self-actualization is best described as

something that only mature adults can accomplish if they have mastered all developmental tasks of earlier years
settling for a complacent existence, with neither challenge nor excitement
working toward fulfilling our potential, toward becoming all that we are capable of becoming
being pain-free, not allowing outside circumstances to affect our peace of mind

Answer 3

working toward fulfilling our potential, toward becoming all that we are capable of becoming

Question 4

Which of the following is not a characteristic of self-actualizing people?

possessing a sense of humor
sense of social interest
being completely independent and isolated
having a capacity for real love and fusion with another

Answer 4

being completely independent and isolated

Question 5

If you define success as striving to learn something new and stretching yourself even at the risk of encountering struggle and setbacks, it is likely that you have

a challenge mindset
a growth mindset
an immature mindset
a fixed mindset

Answer 5

a growth mindset

Question 6

Carl Rogers’s theory focused on

the importance of nonjudgmental listening and acceptance as a condition for people to feel free enough to change
striving toward self-actualization
the goal of individuation, or a fully harmonious and integrated personality
social interest as the standard by which to judge psychological health

Answer 6

the importance of nonjudgmental listening and acceptance as a condition for people to feel free enough to change

Question 7

According to Prochaska and Norcross, when an individual is taking steps to modify his or her behavior to solve a problem, he or she is considered to be in which of the following stages?

precontemplation
contemplation
action
maintenance

Answer 7

action

Question 8

According to Maslow, self-actualization is possible only when

we come to terms with our parents
we resolve our mid-life crises
we understand our dreams
our most basic needs are fulfilled

Answer 8

our most basic needs are fulfilled

Question 9

Michael likes to read maps, charts, and diagrams. He is able to visualize clear images when he thinks about things. He is planning to become an engineer and his favorite classes are those in which he can design and create things. Michael has the following intellectual orientation:

verbal-linguistic
intrapersonal
visual-spatial
logical-mathematical

Answer 9

visual-spatial

Question 10

Ron is living on the streets. His alcoholism has brought him to this point and he is depressed. He is seeking help at a homeless shelter and has asked to see a counselor. According to Maslow’s theory, the first goal of counseling would be to help Ron with

fulfilling his wishes and wants
meeting his physiological needs
working on his need for esteem, both from self and others
the search for self-actualization

Answer 10

meeting his physiological needs

Question 11

Emotional intelligence pertains to the ability to:

form responsible interpersonal relationships
empathize with others
all of these
control impulses

Answer 11

all of these

Question 12

Once our physiological needs have been met, our focus will then be meeting our

love needs
wants
esteem needs
safety needs

Answer 12

safety needs

Question 13

According to Maslow, we are able to strive toward self-actualization once the following needs are met

belongingness, freedom, basic honesty and caring
spiritual, psychological, cognitive, and emotional
autonomy, love, and esteem
physiological, safety, love, and esteem

Answer 13

physiological, safety, love, and esteem

Question 14

If you are a kinesthetic learner, you prefer to learn by

doing; by getting physically involved through movement and action
reading, watching videos, and observing demonstrations
listening to lectures and discussing what you’ve heard
reciting information and teaching others

Answer 14

doing; by getting physically involved through movement and action

Question 15

_______________ developed a theory largely based on his early childhood experiences of struggling to overcome weaknesses and feelings of inferiority.

Abraham Maslow
Alfred Adler
Carl Rogers
Carl Jung

Answer 15

Alfred Adler

Question 16

The term ___________ refers to your cognitive awareness about yourself. It is your private mental image of yourself and a collection of beliefs about the kind of person you are.

self-esteem
personality profile
ideal self
self-concept

Answer 16

self-concept

Question 17

John is an adolescent who feels overwhelmed by the pressures placed on him to go to college and make an occupational choice that will lead to financial independence. His girlfriend wants to get married, and he doesn’t want to lose her, so he feels pressured to make a commitment that he doesn’t feel ready to make. According to Erikson, John is dealing with the following core struggle:

industry vs. inadequacy.
autonomy vs. shame and doubt.
generativity vs. despair.
identity vs. role confusion.

Answer 17

identity vs. role confusion.

Question 18

Sue was a passive teenager, but at age 30, she began to work hard at being an assertive woman. Recently, when faced with an angry husband, she reverted to her passive stance. Sue is using the following defense mechanism:

projection
compensation
regression
denial

Answer 18

regression

Question 19

The phenomenon of parents of being overprotective of their millennial-generation children and constantly checking their whereabouts has been referred to as

permissive parenting
helicopter parenting
authoritative parenting
cyber parenting

Answer 19

helicopter parenting

Question 20

Patrick likes to “party” on the weekends and was recently charged with driving while intoxicated. He explains his predicament by saying “Everyone does it! I just got caught!” This is an example of

denial
displacement
rationalization
projection

Answer 20

rationalization

Question 21

Which factors below influence the extent to which children develop resilience?

all of these
level of parental involvement
temperament
intelligence

Answer 21

all of these

Question 22

The term autonomy refers to

mature independence and interdependence.
being totally independent.
d. an unconscious psychological process of letting go of the need for approval from others.
the need for privacy.

Answer 22

mature independence and interdependence.

Question 23

Some children are outgoing, whereas others tend to stay in the background; some are quickly irritated, whereas others are rarely in a bad mood; some children respond aggressively, whereas others have a more gentle nature. These examples reflect differences in

temperament
gender
parenting style
attachment style

Answer 23

temperament

Question 24

According to Erikson, the core struggle during infancy is

self-reliance vs. doubt.
trust vs. mistrust.
initiative vs. guilt.
industry vs. guilt.

Answer 24

trust vs. mistrust.

Question 25

According to Erikson, a critical time for forming personal identity, finding meaningful life goals, and creating meaning in life is during

middle childhood
young adulthood
adolescence
early childhood

Answer 25

adolescence

Question 26

According to Erikson, during the preschool years children will

initiate many of their own activities.
increase their capacity to understand and use language.
all of these
widen their circle of significant persons.
identify with their own gender.

Answer 26

all of these

Question 27

Cyberbullying is a formidable threat among teens, and can lead to all of the following except

headaches
stomach aches
academic failure
high self-esteem

Answer 27

high self-esteem

Question 28

Helen is a college student who suffers from test anxiety and fear of failure. These problems began during early childhood when she started school younger than her peers. She failed at tasks that were easily accomplished by most of her schoolmates. Although Helen knows she has problems taking tests, she does not remember the traumatic events that led to her fear of failure. She is using the following defense mechanism:

regression
repression
projection
displacement

Answer 28

repression

Question 29

Defense mechanisms can be thought of as

reactions used primarily by mentally distressed individuals.
unhealthy reactions to stress.
psychological strategies that we use to protect our self-concept against unpleasant emotions.
most effective when used as the primary means to cope with stress

Answer 29

psychological strategies that we use to protect our self-concept against unpleasant emotions.

Question 30

Iryna’s parents have adopted an authoritarian parenting style. Which of the following statements would they most likely make?

“Whatever Iryna wants to do is fine with us. If she feels like taking an easier math class this semester, that’s her choice.”
“It’s up to the school to decide what classes Iryna should take. That’s why we pay taxes—so parents don’t have to deal with their children’s education.”
“We insist Iryna take the most demanding math course and bring home an A+.”
“Iryna has such strong aptitude in math and we want her to feel the satisfaction of accomplishing a challenging goal, so we will encourage her to take an advanced math course.”

Answer 30

“We insist Iryna take the most demanding math course and bring home an A+.”

Question 31

Kevin is a 32-year-old unemployed man who lives with his parents. He has no plans to look for a job and spends much of his time in bars using his father’s credit card to buy himself and others alcohol. Based on this information, it is likely that his parents raised him using

a neglectful parenting style
a permissive parenting style
an authoritarian parenting style
an authoritative parenting style

Answer 31

a permissive parenting style

Question 32

Annie feels incompetent in many areas of her life. She is fearful of being seen as foolish, so she seldom initiates any action. During her preschool years, many of her actions were ridiculed by family members and she ultimately withdrew from taking an active stance. According to Erikson, Annie failed to overcome the barriers associated with the following stage of development:

industry vs inferiority
trust vs mistrust
autonomy vs shame and doubt
initiative vs. guilt

Answer 32

initiative vs. guilt

Question 33

______________ was the developer of Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy.

Abraham Maslow
Albert Ellis
Eric Berne
Carl Rogers

Answer 33

Albert Ellis

Question 34

It would be most accurate to say that parents give their children ________________ life scripts.

neutral
only positive
positive and/or negative
only negative

Answer 34

positive and/or negative

Question 35

The following is characteristic behavior of people who have achieved a sense of intimacy:

all of these
trusting others and themselves in relationships.
establishing a clear sense of their own identity.
being tolerant of differences in others.

Answer 35

all of these

Question 36

Nancy’s coworker earned a promotion and is transferring to the company’s headquarters in a different city. Nancy is convinced that her coworker’s real reason for leaving is to get away from her. She is committing which of the following cognitive errors?

overgeneralization
dichotomous thinking
selective abstraction
personalization

Answer 36

personalization

Question 37

Rational emotive behavior therapy teaches people how to

challenge faulty injunctions.
dispute irrational beliefs.
evaluate early childhood survival roles.
control actual life events that upset us.

Answer 37

dispute irrational beliefs.

Question 38

In transactional analysis, the theory is built on the assumption that adults make decisions:

only after they have explored their unconscious wishes and fears.
in accordance with the demands placed on them by society.
based on past premises.
in early childhood, which once made, are unable to be changed.

Answer 38

based on past premises.

Question 39

James looks back on his life with regrets, wishing that he could relive his life in such a way that he would devote more time to his family and less time to his work. According to Erikson, James has not successfully resolved the psychosocial crisis of

intimacy vs. isolation.
integrity vs. despair.
identity vs. identity confusion.
generativity vs. stagnation.

Answer 39

integrity vs. despair.

Question 40

The struggle toward autonomy entails

working for our own approval, rather than living according to someone else’s design.
understanding the ways our early decisions influence our present behavior.
sorting out our values.
all of these

Answer 40

all of these

Question 41

The life script, or plan for one’s life, is an important contribution of transactional analysis and is made up of

genetic predisposition and psychological conditioning.
injunctions that cannot be changed once they are formed.
transactions and parental interactions.
both parental teaching and early decisions we made as a child.

Answer 41

both parental teaching and early decisions we made as a child.

Question 42

When children hear and accept the parental injunction “Don’t make mistakes,” they may

play down any accomplishments.
equate making mistakes with being a failure.
accept the message not to seek success
believe that they are not important.

Answer 42

equate making mistakes with being a failure.

Question 43

A major crisis that often occurs during middle adulthood is

getting established in a career.
establishing one’s identity.
taking responsibility for oneself
coming to the realization that some of our youthful dreams will never materialize.

Answer 43

coming to the realization that some of our youthful dreams will never materialize.

Question 44

According to practitioners of rational emotive behavior therapy, our emotional upsets are

caused by traumatic events in life.
caused by rejection from those we love.
caused by regression into childhood behavior.
the result of our faulty thinking.

Answer 44

the result of our faulty thinking.

Question 45

According to Erikson, the central issue of late adulthood is

integrity vs. despair
identity vs. identity confusion
autonomy vs. shame/doubt
trust vs. mistrust

Answer 45

integrity vs. despair

Question 46

According to transactional analysis, early messages that we pick up from our parents are called

redecisions
conjunctions
injunctions
distortions

Answer 46

injunctions

Question 47

According to transactional analysis, life scripts

are the early decisions we make as children
all of these are accurate
begin in infancy with subtle nonverbal messages
are made up of parental teachings

Answer 47

all of these are accurate

Question 48

________ predisposes us to discriminate against the elderly by avoiding them or in some way victimizing them because of their age alone.

denial
procrastination
projectionism
ageism

Answer 48

ageism

Question 49

.______________________—thinking of the worst case scenario and the most horrendous outcome that could happen—is a common arbitrary inference.

Overgeneralization
Selective Abstraction
Catastrophizing
Personalization

Answer 49

Catastrophizing

Question 50

One theory of human development that focuses on the period from roughly ages 18 to 25 is called

emerging autonomy
pubescence
late adolescence
emerging adulthood

Answer 50

emerging adulthood

Question 51

he following is not true concerning unexpressed emotions:

There is a relationship between unexpressed emotions and the development of severe headaches, ulcers, and digestive problems.
Over time, unexpressed emotions will simply disappear.
When we seal off emotions such as grief and anger, we also keep ourselves from experiencing intense joy.
Unexpressed emotions can manifest themselves in physical symptoms

Answer 51

Over time, unexpressed emotions will simply disappear.

Question 52

If you feel that you are basically unattractive, you may

all of these
tell yourself that others will see your defects and not want to be with you.
want to get close to others but be frightened of the possibility of meeting rejection.
contribute to the reactions that others have towards you by the messages you send them.

Answer 52

all of these

Question 53

One form of exercise that most people can do on a regular basis, which helps their heart, lungs, and circulatory system is

running
pilates
playing baseball
brisk walking

Answer 53

brisk walking

Question 54

Samantha, who is taking a heavy course load this semester, has been falling asleep in class and at home when she studies. She also seems moody, irritable, overly sensitive to criticism, tense, and she has difficulty concentrating and remembering things. A likely cause of these symptoms is

early onset Alzheimer’s Disease
sleep deprivation
a boring instructor
course material that is too difficult for her to comprehend

Answer 54

sleep deprivation

Question 55

According to the Coreys, our body image

has nothing to do with cultural messages about our body.
is an important part of our self-concept.
has little to do with our adjustment in other areas of life.
is determined mainly by how others perceive us.

Answer 55

is an important part of our self-concept.

Question 56

Childhood obesity is such a formidable threat to the well-being of an entire generation of young Americans that ______________introduced Let’s Move, a comprehensive initiative aimed at combating childhood obesity.

the producers of the popular TV show Dancing with the Stars
fitness guru Richard Simmons
President Barack Obama
First Lady Michelle Obama

Answer 56

First Lady Michelle Obama

Question 57

Holistic health tends to focus on

the relationship between our body and the psychological, social, intellectual, and spiritual aspects of ourselves.
healing with herbs.
identifying symptoms of illness and curing disease.
discovering the appropriate medicine for a given ailment.

Answer 57

the relationship between our body and the psychological, social, intellectual, and spiritual aspects of ourselves.

Question 58

Physicians report that it is common for patients to be more interested in __________________ than ________________________.

getting pills and removing symptoms; changing a stressful lifestyle.
having surgery; taking pills.
over-the-counter drugs; prescription medications.
changing a stressful lifestyle; getting pills and removing symptoms.

Answer 58

getting pills and removing symptoms; changing a stressful lifestyle.

Question 59

Regarding weight problems and body image,

the same standards for ideal weight holds true across all cultures.
overweight people overeat simply because they get too hungry between meals.
anorexia and bulimia are frequently linked to the internalization of unrealistic standards.
men rarely obsess about having a perfect body.

Answer 59

anorexia and bulimia are frequently linked to the internalization of unrealistic standards.

Question 60

According to the Coreys, the chronic practice of “swallowing emotions”

is a desirable way to deal with stress
is a good way to deal with grief and anger
generally will lead to experiencing more joy
can take a physical toll on our body

Answer 60

can take a physical toll on our body

Question 61

Making a change in one’s lifestyle

almost always is related to a significant loss.
is a process, not a single event.
will not be permanent in the vast majority of cases .
almost always happens shortly after recognizing the need to change.

Answer 61

is a process, not a single event.

Question 62

Which of the following statements is not true?

Spiritual practices may be as important to your overall well-being as eating and exercising.
Exercise is essential for cardiovascular fitness.
Getting adequate rest and sleep is not related to overall health.
A comprehensive view of health includes nourishing both your body and your spirit.

Answer 62

Getting adequate rest and sleep is not related to overall health.

Question 63

Childhood obesity can lead to problems such as

diabetes
all of these
asthma
heart disease

Answer 63

all of these

Question 64

Which of the following events would be least likely to cause PTSD?

a disagreement with a friend
sexual assault
a natural disaster
a terrorist attack

Answer 64

a disagreement with a friend

Question 65

A drawback to depending on drugs and alcohol to reduce stress is that

we numb ourselves both physically and psychologically.
it compounds our problems rather than solving them.
once the effects of drugs and alcohol wear off, we are still confronted by the painful reality that we sought to avoid.
all of these

Answer 65

all of these

Question 66

Stress can be considered

an inevitable part of life
all of these
something that we must learn how to cope with
something that can threaten our physical and psychological well-being.

Answer 66

all of these

Question 67

Jane experiences a great deal of pressure to perform on her job. She tells herself that “I must do this job perfectly.” This stress-producing statement is

an irrelevant statement
passive/aggressive
based on the truth
a self-defeating belief.

Answer 67

a self-defeating belief.

Question 68

_________ is considered to be repeated and unwanted sexually-oriented behavior in the form of comments, gestures, or physical contacts.

pre-rape behavior
sexual abuse
sexual harassment
incest

Answer 68

sexual harassment

Question 69

__________ is a state of physical, emotional, intellectual, and spiritual exhaustion as a result of repeated pressures, often associated with intense involvement with people over long periods of time.

apathy
burnout
cognitive dissonance
stress

Answer 69

burnout

Question 70

In the Coreys’ work with women who have a history of sexual abuse, they found it was therapeutic for the women to

simply share the burden associated with the abuse that they have been carrying alone for many years.
confront the victimizer in group.
accept the reality that they were indeed victims and learn to direct their anger inward.
cut off their feelings as a survival tactic.

Answer 70

simply share the burden associated with the abuse that they have been carrying alone for many years.

Question 71

_____________________ are _________________ symptoms of PTSD.

Intrusive thoughts, flashbacks, and nightmares; common
Alienation, avoidance, and agitation; rare
Alienation, avoidance, and agitation; not
Intrusive thoughts, flashbacks, and nightmares; not

Answer 71

Intrusive thoughts, flashbacks, and nightmares; common

Question 72

Joseph is an executive in a large corporation that has shown continuous growth since he was hired. Joseph believes that his success has been determined by his abilities and the actions he has taken. According to the text, he has

a narcissistic need for recognition.
an external locus of control.
an internal locus of control.
problems giving credit to others.

Answer 72

an internal locus of control.

Question 73

Researchers have addressed the question of who stays well and why. Kobasa identified a personality pattern that is characterized by an appetite for challenge, a sense of commitment, and a strong sense of being in control of one’s lives. This personality style is considered

hardy
confrontrational
energetic
motivated

Answer 73

hardy

Question 74

_________ is a process of directing attention to a single, unchanging or repetitive stimulus as a way of quieting “internal noise” or “mind chatter.”

progressive relaxation
daydreaming
hypnosis
meditation

Answer 74

meditation

Question 75

The effects of incest that takes place in early childhood

make it almost impossible to form intimate relationships during adolescence.
are generally forgotten and do not affect the victim in adult life.
are often carried over into adulthood.
always leads to promiscuity.

Answer 75

are often carried over into adulthood.

Question 76

The meditative state has been shown to

induce profound relaxation but also reduce physical and psychological fatigue.
reduce the frequency of stress-related symptoms in people who consistently practice meditation.
all of these

Answer 76

all of these

Question 77

Progressive muscular relaxation technique is a method of deep relaxation that starts with the following step:

Get comfortable, be quiet, and close your eyes.
Pay attention to your breathing, breath slowly through your nose and exhale slowly through your nose.
Tense and relax, proceeding through each muscle group.
Clench and release your muscles on each part of your body two or more times.

Answer 77

Get comfortable, be quiet, and close your eyes.

Question 78

Janet has a high potential for burnout since she feels trapped in a job that feels meaningless. In order to balance her life, Janet needs to

disassociate mentally when she is at work.
use defensive strategies to alleviate job stress.
start taking some “mental health” days off from work.
create a variety of leisure pursuits that will give meaning to her life.

Answer 78

create a variety of leisure pursuits that will give meaning to her life.

Question 79

Therapeutic massage is an excellent way to

develop awareness of the differences between tension and relaxation states.
all of these
discover where and how you are holding onto the tension produced by stressful situations.
learn ways to release the muscular tightness that often results when you are encountering stress.

Answer 79

all of these

Question 80

The results of Kobasa’s study of high-stress executives who remained healthy, indicate that hardy individuals exhibited all of the following characteristics except:

strong sense of commitment
external locus of control
resistance to stress
liking for challenge

Answer 80

external locus of control

Question 81

Carey was victimized by her father when she was a little child. As an adult, she may experience the effects of incest through

having difficulty trusting men who express affection for her, thinking they will take advantage of her.
blaming all men for her feelings of guilt and her betrayal and victimization.
all of these
an inability to form sexually satisfying relationships.

Answer 81

all of these

Question 82

Adult survivors of childhood trauma

need to tell their story and be heard if healing is to occur.
should avoid group psychotherapy as a treatment modality due to their vulnerabilities.
should not tell their story since it will stir up painful feelings and memories.
have a relatively easy time separating their past trauma from their current realities.

Answer 82

need to tell their story and be heard if healing is to occur.

Question 83

Individuals with an internal locus of control

encode stress-producing situations as compounding pressure.
believe they can influence events and their reactions to events and accept responsibility for their actions.
believe that what happens to them is determined by factors such as luck, fate, or chance.
need reassurance when making life changes.

Answer 83

believe they can influence events and their reactions to events and accept responsibility for their actions.

Question 84

People who burn out

work at conquering feelings of helplessness, since such feelings lead to frustration and anger.
tend to experience feelings of helplessness and hopelessness.
typically strive to set realistic goals in order to avoid frustration.
tend to “work smarter” rather than working harder.

Answer 84

tend to experience feelings of helplessness and hopelessness.

Question 85

With regard to work-related stress, positive psychologist Dr. Tal Ben-Shahar believes that the real problem

is linked to unfulfilling tasks at work.
is abusive supervisors who treat their employees poorly.
lies in a lack of sufficient recovery time following work sessions.
is unproductive group norms in the work environment.

Answer 85

lies in a lack of sufficient recovery time following work sessions.

Question 86

Theresa is getting a degree in fine arts. She is a non-conformist, dressing to suit her personality, and expresses her personality by writing poetry and taking drama classes at the local community theater. According to Holland, Theresa has the following type of personality:

enterprising type
social type
abstract type
artistic type.

Answer 86

artistic type.

Question 87

When making career decisions, it generally is wise to

match your personal characteristics with occupational information and trends in the world of work.
take the first path that comes to mind since it probably is the right path for you.
base your decision on your childhood dreams.
not dwell on how your values might influence your choice.

Answer 87

match your personal characteristics with occupational information and trends in the world of work.

Question 88

Three types of toxic working conditions are described in the text. They include all of the following except
occupational
industrial
interpersonal
organizational

Answer 88

industrial

Question 89

It is important to remember that career decision

involves implementing your career decision without fear.
is simply a matter of matching information about the world of work with your personality type.
is an ongoing process, rather than a step to be completed.
is a process by which you make one choice that you stay with permanently.

Answer 89

is an ongoing process, rather than a step to be completed.

Question 90

Your career can be thought of as

your best source of self-fulfillment.
wish fulfillment
what you do to earn money to survive and to do the things you’d like to do.
your life’s work spanning a period of time and involving one or several job changes.

Answer 90

your life’s work spanning a period of time and involving one or several job changes.

Question 91

People with poor self-concept

identify themselves with their work.
tend to see themselves as having a meaningful job.
are not likely to envision themselves in a meaningful job.
generally do well in the world of work.

Answer 91

are not likely to envision themselves in a meaningful job.

Question 92

According to Holland, social types of personality dislike

expressing their emotions.
being in the company of other people when they have problems.
working with machines or data and at highly organized, routine, and repetitive tasks.
being the center of attention

Answer 92

working with machines or data and at highly organized, routine, and repetitive tasks.

Question 93

Which of the following statements is false?

Choosing an occupation is a relatively simple process.
Externally, the working world is constantly changing.
Internally, a person’s needs, motivations, values, and interests may change.
Deciding on a career involves integrating the realities of internal and external worlds.

Answer 93

Choosing an occupation is a relatively simple process.

Question 94

Deciding on a career involves

making a commitment to a life-time occupation.
all of these
surrendering some of your autonomy in order to fit into the work world.
integrating the constantly changing work world with internal changes, such as expectations, needs, motivation, values, and interests.

Answer 94

integrating the constantly changing work world with internal changes, such as expectations, needs, motivation, values, and interests.

Question 95

Your vocation, profession, business, or trade is your

life’s work
job
career
occupation

Answer 95

occupation

Question 96

Motivation is an important factor in career decision making because

if you have career goals but do not have the persistence to pursue them, then your goals will not materialize.
your need to achieve is related to your self-concept.
your abilities are related to your aptitude.
realistic career choice depends on your interest in earning money.

Answer 96

if you have career goals but do not have the persistence to pursue them, then your goals will not materialize.

Question 97

Due to the great emphasis that is placed on career in this society, the transition to retirement

can be a positive experience with many benefits
is almost always devastating for the retiree’s holistic wellness
can be a positve AND a negative experience simultaneously
can be a period of upheaval

Answer 97

can be a positve AND a negative experience simultaneously

Question 98

A person’s aptitude refers to his or her
motivation to achieve goals
occupational choice
interest in work-related activities
ability to learn

Answer 98

ability to learn

Question 99

Self-esteem can be eroded when a person

does not feel valued at work.
has been laid off or has difficulty finding employment
is prevented from working to her full potential
all of these

Answer 99

all of these

Question 100

Bob made a decision that he must remain in a job that allows little scope for personal effort and satisfaction. It would be best if he

knows that job dissatisfaction always leads to physical or psychological illness.
recognizes the fact that if he only had a job that he liked, then he would be fulfilled.
acknowledges that he feels trapped in an unfulfilling job.
finds something outside the job that fulfills his need for recognition, significance, productivity, and excitement.

Answer 100

finds something outside the job that fulfills his need for recognition, significance, productivity, and excitement.