Exam 3: Occupations: Information and Theory

Which of these theories focuses on career choice by examining society rather than individual choices?

Which of the following is most associated with status attainment theory?

Which of these are responsible for the most changes in the U.S. work force?

The primary labor market and other higher segments of the labor market are associated with

As a group, women tend to have

Which age group is most likely to be underemployed?

A valid criticism of studies of the structure of the labor market is that

The area of greatest occupational growth in the next 10 years in the U. S is most likely to be in

In the U.S., women are more likely to accept work that men might not because women

Counselors can use their knowledge of the structure of the labor market in their work by pointing out to their clients that

Which of the following theories views an individual like a firm?

The view that job demands can influence worker intellectual functioning is associated with

Part time work can be helpful to high school students by giving them a sense of.

Which of these theories focuses on career choice by examining society rather than individual choices?

Which of these descriptions does NOT apply to the lower sections of the labor market?

Which of the following is most associated with human capital theory?

Betsy has been a veterinarian's assistant for three years. She has decided to go to veterinary school despite the large expense. She believes it will pay off financially and in terms of job satisfaction. Betsy's decision can best be explained by

Information on gender and pay shows that

Which of these theories focuses on prestige as a measure of occupational success?

One of the major criticisms of human capital theory is that it assumes