Question 1

Which of these theories most closely resembles human capital theory?

Accepted Answer

A)  general trait and factor theory 
B)  Myers-Briggs type theory 
C)  Roe's theory 
D)  Phillips's developmental relational model 
A)  general trait and factor theory 
B)  Myers-Briggs type theory 
C)  Roe's theory 
D)  Phillips's developmental relational model

Question 2

Ogbu makes a contribution to the study of discrimination in the American labor force by

Accepted Answer

A)  arguing that error discrimination does a great disservice to African American workers. 
B)  demonstrating that legislative changes have brought about diminishing discrimination towards African Americans in the 1990s. 
C)  describing the effects of the structure of the labor market in the United States. 
D)  distinguishing between orientations toward work of voluntary and involuntary minority groups. 
A)  arguing that error discrimination does a great disservice to African American workers. 
B)  demonstrating that legislative changes have brought about diminishing discrimination towards African Americans in the 1990s. 
C)  describing the effects of the structure of the labor market in the United States. 
D)  distinguishing between orientations toward work of voluntary and involuntary minority groups.

Question 3

From status attainment theory, counselors can learn

Accepted Answer

A)  inventory interpretation techniques. 
B)  the importance of helping clients counter sociological pressures. 
C)  the role that interests and abilities play in career development. 
D)  the role that parental attitudes play in career choice. 
A)  inventory interpretation techniques. 
B)  the importance of helping clients counter sociological pressures. 
C)  the role that interests and abilities play in career development. 
D)  the role that parental attitudes play in career choice.

Question 4

According to status attainment theory, one of the best predictors of occupational success is

Accepted Answer

A)  parental occupation. 
B)  participation in sports. 
C)  peer pressure. 
D)  previous work experience. 
A)  parental occupation. 
B)  participation in sports. 
C)  peer pressure. 
D)  previous work experience.

Question 5

Which of the following is NOT true about African American workers?

Accepted Answer

A)  African American men are more subject to unemployment than white men due to layoffs and firings. 
B)  African Americans, on average, earn about two thirds to half as much as white workers. 
C)  African American workers have become increasingly isolated in ghetto areas of large cities. 
D)  Discrimination is limited to less educated African American workers. 
A)  African American men are more subject to unemployment than white men due to layoffs and firings. 
B)  African Americans, on average, earn about two thirds to half as much as white workers. 
C)  African American workers have become increasingly isolated in ghetto areas of large cities. 
D)  Discrimination is limited to less educated African American workers.

Question 6

Knowledge of the structure of the labor market can help counselors by pointing out to their clients that

Accepted Answer

A)  jobs vary to the degree that they lead to advancement or better paying jobs. 
B)  regular attendance at school throughout high school is very important. 
C)  selecting a career goal before leaving high school is very important. 
D)  they should consider their interests and abilities as well as job openings. 
A)  jobs vary to the degree that they lead to advancement or better paying jobs. 
B)  regular attendance at school throughout high school is very important. 
C)  selecting a career goal before leaving high school is very important. 
D)  they should consider their interests and abilities as well as job openings.

Question 7

According to status attainment theory, one of the best predictors of occupational success is

Accepted Answer

A)  mother's occupation. 
B)  participation in sports. 
C)  peer pressure. 
D)  previous work experience 
A)  mother's occupation. 
B)  participation in sports. 
C)  peer pressure. 
D)  previous work experience

Question 8

Which of the following counselor statements is inappropriate when counseling a female client?

Accepted Answer

A)  Because women are not as strong as men they are not as qualified as men to do roofing work. 
B)  Please tell me what appeals to you about roofing. 
C)  Roofing can be hazardous due to the need to work high off of the ground. 
D)  Women can do roofing work. 
A)  Because women are not as strong as men they are not as qualified as men to do roofing work. 
B)  Please tell me what appeals to you about roofing. 
C)  Roofing can be hazardous due to the need to work high off of the ground. 
D)  Women can do roofing work.

Question 9

Regarding racial attitudes towards their clients, counselors as a group

Accepted Answer

A)  have been able to avoid having their own attitudes affect their counseling. 
B)  have been vocal advocates against discrimination of people of color. 
C)  have done considerable damage to their clients because of the expression of unconscious racial beliefs. 
D)  need to be aware of their own racial attitudes towards their clients. 
A)  have been able to avoid having their own attitudes affect their counseling. 
B)  have been vocal advocates against discrimination of people of color. 
C)  have done considerable damage to their clients because of the expression of unconscious racial beliefs. 
D)  need to be aware of their own racial attitudes towards their clients.

Question 10

Employment or unemployment rates include

Accepted Answer

A)  all unemployed individuals. 
B)  individuals receiving welfare payments. 
C)  individuals that have been laid off. 
D)  unemployed individuals actively looking for work. 
A)  all unemployed individuals. 
B)  individuals receiving welfare payments. 
C)  individuals that have been laid off. 
D)  unemployed individuals actively looking for work.

Question 11

Mavis decides that after spending two years as a cashier that it would be a good idea for her to go to business school so that she can make a better income. Mavis's decision can best be explained by

Accepted Answer

A)  human capital theory. 
B)  status attainment theory. 
C)  the structure of the labor market. 
D)  work adjustment theory. 
A)  human capital theory. 
B)  status attainment theory. 
C)  the structure of the labor market. 
D)  work adjustment theory.

Question 12

When young people work over 20 hours per week, this may lead to

Accepted Answer

A)  improved school behavior 
B)  minor delinquent acts 
C)  problem behavior in school 
D)  all of the above 
A)  improved school behavior 
B)  minor delinquent acts 
C)  problem behavior in school 
D)  all of the above

Which of these theories most closely resembles human capital theory?

Ogbu makes a contribution to the study of discrimination in the American labor force by

From status attainment theory, counselors can learn

According to status attainment theory, one of the best predictors of occupational success is

Which of the following is NOT true about African American workers?

Knowledge of the structure of the labor market can help counselors by pointing out to their clients that

According to status attainment theory, one of the best predictors of occupational success is

Which of the following counselor statements is inappropriate when counseling a female client?

Regarding racial attitudes towards their clients, counselors as a group

Employment or unemployment rates include

Mavis decides that after spending two years as a cashier that it would be a good idea for her to go to business school so that she can make a better income. Mavis's decision can best be explained by

When young people work over 20 hours per week, this may lead to

Introduction

Trait and Factor Theories

Work Adjustment Theory

Hollands Theory of Types

Myers-Briggs Type Theory

Career Development in Childhood

Adolescent Career Development

Late Adolescent and Adult Career Development

Adult Career Crises and Transitions

Constructivist and Narrative Approaches to Career Development

Relational Approaches to Career Development

Krumboltzs Social Learning Theory

Social Cognitive Career Theory

Career Decision-Making Approaches

Theories in Combination

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Exam 3: Occupations: Information and Theory

Which of these theories most closely resembles human capital theory?

Ogbu makes a contribution to the study of discrimination in the American labor force by

From status attainment theory, counselors can learn

According to status attainment theory, one of the best predictors of occupational success is

Which of the following is NOT true about African American workers?

Knowledge of the structure of the labor market can help counselors by pointing out to their clients that

According to status attainment theory, one of the best predictors of occupational success is

Which of the following counselor statements is inappropriate when counseling a female client?

Regarding racial attitudes towards their clients, counselors as a group

Employment or unemployment rates include

Mavis decides that after spending two years as a cashier that it would be a good idea for her to go to business school so that she can make a better income. Mavis's decision can best be explained by

When young people work over 20 hours per week, this may lead to

Introduction

Trait and Factor Theories

Work Adjustment Theory

Hollands Theory of Types

Myers-Briggs Type Theory

Career Development in Childhood

Adolescent Career Development

Late Adolescent and Adult Career Development

Adult Career Crises and Transitions

Constructivist and Narrative Approaches to Career Development

Relational Approaches to Career Development

Krumboltzs Social Learning Theory

Social Cognitive Career Theory

Career Decision-Making Approaches

Theories in Combination

Filters