Question 1

A decline in the frequency of leisure activities is associated with:

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A)   depression.
B)   ADHD.
C)   an increase in household chores.
D)   perceived competence.

Question 2

Oscar is very worried about losing his job. Felicia feels comfortable that her job is completely secure. Based on research on job insecurity, it is likely that Oscar is:

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A)   less wealthy than Felicia.
B)   more vocationally mature than Felicia.
C)   less physically well than Felicia.
D)   less intelligent than Felicia.

Question 3

Marisa (who is European American)  and her female friend Destiny (who is African American)  are both pursuing careers in traditionally male occupations. How is their preparation likely to differ?

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A)   Marisa will become more educated than is necessary for the position.
B)   Destiny will become more educated than is necessary for the position.
C)   Marisa will not receive negative reactions to her decision.
D)   Destiny will not receive negative reactions to her decision.

Question 4

Vocational maturity is best associated with:

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A)   Piaget's stages of cognitive development.
B)   the amount of congruence between occupation behaviors and age.
C)   Freud's psychosexual stages.
D)   the income level that one attains.

Question 5

Carrie is a full-time physician and Ken is a full-time schoolteacher. Who likely does most of the housework and childcare?

Accepted Answer

A)   Carrie
B)   Ken
C)   Carrie and Ken probably do about the same amount of housework.
D)   Their children probably take on most of the housework and babysitting.

Question 6

An individual's leisure repertoire tends to be determined by that person's perceived competence and psychological comfort.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Who would most likely be giving a speech titled 'Understanding the Continuum of Vocational Maturity'?

Accepted Answer

A)   John Holland
B)   Donald Super
C)   Nancy Betz
D)   Jan Sinnott

Question 8

Occupational burnout comes from excessive:

Accepted Answer

A)   feelings of exploitation.
B)   disconnection from coworkers.
C)   underutilization.
D)   belief that one's job really doesn't matter to the company.

Question 9

Who of these is NOT likely to be a negative effect of being sexually harassed at work?

Accepted Answer

A)   Depression
B)   Health problems
C)   Decrease in job performance
D)   Job security

Question 10

Describe the unique factors that influence occupational selection and development for women.

Accepted Answer

Most women prefer organizations that val...

Question 11

Which developmental task would most likely characterize Dave, who is in his mid-teens?

Accepted Answer

A)   Implementation
B)   Stabilization
C)   Consolidation
D)   Crystallization

Question 12

The wage gap between males and females has been rapidly narrowing since the 1970s.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Between 1979 and 2006, the pay difference between equally trained males and females has:

Accepted Answer

A)   grown slightly larger.
B)   decreased slightly.
C)   decreased significantly.
D)   been eliminated.

Question 14

Which statement BEST describes the research on pay equity?

Accepted Answer

A)   Women make less than men for the same job only in traditionally male occupations.
B)   Women make less than men for the same job, even in traditionally male occupations.
C)   There is a gap between what men and women are paid for the same job, but it emerges about 10 years after college.
D)   There is a gap between what men and women are paid for the same job, but it only occurs after a woman has taken time out of the workforce.

Question 15

Since being promoted to an executive position a few years ago, Alison continued to find ways to work her way up the corporate ladder. Alison is most likely in Super's ____ phase of developmental tasks.

Accepted Answer

A)   retirement
B)   consolidation
C)   specification
D)   implementation

Question 16

Contrary to most stereotypes, ________________________ are no more egotistical and are just as happy and satisfied as young adults in every generation.

Accepted Answer

A)   Generation Zers
B)   Baby Boomers
C)   Generation Xers
D)   Millennials

Question 17

People tend to ____ college courses and majors that fit their personalities.

Accepted Answer

A)   avoid
B)   like
C)   dislike
D)   fail

Question 18

The 1993 Family and Medical Leave Act gave people the right to:

Accepted Answer

A)   unpaid time off to care for dependents.
B)   sue for gender discrimination.
C)   paid day care for infants under the age of 18 months.
D)   sue for sexual harassment.

Question 19

Job satisfaction in individuals with a good fit between themselves and their occupation tends to:

Accepted Answer

A)   increase with age.
B)   remain stable across time.
C)   decrease with age.
D)   follow no clear pattern.

Question 20

The selection of a specific occupation marks the beginning of the ____ stage of occupational development.

Accepted Answer

A)   maintenance
B)   implementation
C)   stabilization
D)   decline

Exam 12: Work, Leisure, and Retirement

An individual's leisure repertoire tends to be determined by that person's perceived competence and psychological comfort.

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Since being promoted to an executive position a few years ago, Alison continued to find ways to work her way up the corporate ladder. Alison is most likely in Super's ____ phase of developmental tasks.

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Which statement BEST describes the research on pay equity?

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Marisa (who is European American) and her female friend Destiny (who is African American) are both pursuing careers in traditionally male occupations. How is their preparation likely to differ?

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Carrie is a full-time physician and Ken is a full-time schoolteacher. Who likely does most of the housework and childcare?

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Vocational maturity is best associated with:

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Who of these is NOT likely to be a negative effect of being sexually harassed at work?

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A decline in the frequency of leisure activities is associated with:

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Occupational burnout comes from excessive:

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The selection of a specific occupation marks the beginning of the ____ stage of occupational development.

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Between 1979 and 2006, the pay difference between equally trained males and females has:

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The 1993 Family and Medical Leave Act gave people the right to:

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Job satisfaction in individuals with a good fit between themselves and their occupation tends to:

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Who would most likely be giving a speech titled 'Understanding the Continuum of Vocational Maturity'?

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Contrary to most stereotypes, ________________________ are no more egotistical and are just as happy and satisfied as young adults in every generation.

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Describe the unique factors that influence occupational selection and development for women.

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People tend to ____ college courses and majors that fit their personalities.

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Oscar is very worried about losing his job. Felicia feels comfortable that her job is completely secure. Based on research on job insecurity, it is likely that Oscar is:

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Which developmental task would most likely characterize Dave, who is in his mid-teens?

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The wage gap between males and females has been rapidly narrowing since the 1970s.

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