Question 1

A newly unattached person might feel lonely, guilty, angry, or frightened.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 2

The person who initiates the breakup of a relationship:

Accepted Answer

A)  usually experiences a state of euphoria. 
B)  usually suffers some guilt. 
C)  becomes much more depressed than the other party. 
D)  often becomes overwhelmed with anger. 
A)  usually experiences a state of euphoria. 
B)  usually suffers some guilt. 
C)  becomes much more depressed than the other party. 
D)  often becomes overwhelmed with anger. B

Question 3

The flurry of activity characteristic of people with an attention deficit disorder is often wasted effort.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

Adolescents (or teenagers) vary considerably in their accomplishments with some teenagers' being_______________.

Accepted Answer

A)  drug addicts, thieves and criminals. 
B)  fast food and retail workers. 
C)  students who do not work. 
D)  successful entrepreneurs, information technology consultants, professional athletes, and movie stars. 
A)  drug addicts, thieves and criminals. 
B)  fast food and retail workers. 
C)  students who do not work. 
D)  successful entrepreneurs, information technology consultants, professional athletes, and movie stars.

Question 5

A depressed person may suffer from a cycle of failure on the job because decreases in job performance result in:

Accepted Answer

A)  argumentative and hostile behaviour. 
B)  a referral to the employee assistance program. 
C)  more depression and more decreases in job performance. 
D)  further self-defeating behaviour such as drug abuse. 
A)  argumentative and hostile behaviour. 
B)  a referral to the employee assistance program. 
C)  more depression and more decreases in job performance. 
D)  further self-defeating behaviour such as drug abuse.

Question 6

A caution about using support groups to help people deal with a broken relationship is that people sometimes use these groups as a substitute for finding a new partner.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

When expressing anger it is best to express it fully rather than hold back and lose the full effect.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Many people sabotage their careers and personal lives because they deny the existence of a problem and therefore do not take appropriate action.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The challenges of late life have decreased because more people live longer beyond the traditional retirement age, and many remain active and in good health.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

A major element of self-defeating behaviour is that the person:

Accepted Answer

A)  suffers a defeat himself or herself. 
B)  works against his or her own self-interest. 
C)  has low self-confidence and low self-esteem. 
D)  works hard but is defeated by environmental forces. 
A)  suffers a defeat himself or herself. 
B)  works against his or her own self-interest. 
C)  has low self-confidence and low self-esteem. 
D)  works hard but is defeated by environmental forces.

Question 11

Many people in late adulthood face _______ decline, whereas many others do not.

Accepted Answer

A)  social. 
B)  cognitive. 
C)  biological. 
D)  personal. 
A)  social. 
B)  cognitive. 
C)  biological. 
D)  personal.

Question 12

Many adults in their 40s face a __________when they feel unfulfilled and search for a major shift in career or lifestyle.

Accepted Answer

A)  early crisis. 
B)  midlife crisis. 
C)  later life crisis. 
D)  childhood crisis. 
A)  early crisis. 
B)  midlife crisis. 
C)  later life crisis. 
D)  childhood crisis.

Question 13

The smallest decline in job satisfaction took place among workers 65 and older.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Adults face the unique challenge of applying the many _______ skills they have acquired during study.

Accepted Answer

A)  social. 
B)  cognitive. 
C)  biological. 
D)  personal. 
A)  social. 
B)  cognitive. 
C)  biological. 
D)  personal.

Question 15

When using visualization to overcome self-defeating behaviour, visualize:

Accepted Answer

A)  yourself engaging in winning action and thoughts. 
B)  your adversaries going down in defeat. 
C)  the last time you came out a winner. 
D)  the biggest loser you know in action. 
A)  yourself engaging in winning action and thoughts. 
B)  your adversaries going down in defeat. 
C)  the last time you came out a winner. 
D)  the biggest loser you know in action.

Question 16

As long as people have a reasonable amount of love and satisfying work, they tend to stay miserable.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Life satisfaction tends to ________ throughout adulthood, partially because many of the major challenges in life are met as one reaches one's 50s and 60s.

Accepted Answer

A)  change 
B)  decrease 
C)  stay the same 
D)  increase 
A)  change 
B)  decrease 
C)  stay the same 
D)  increase

Question 18

That adapting to changes including life span and career changes is necessary for career success, and even survival.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

It is self-defeating to take most forms of feedback and criticism seriously.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Pampering yourself is a recommended way of helping to overcome the emotional pain of a lost relationship.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

A newly unattached person might feel lonely, guilty, angry, or frightened.

The person who initiates the breakup of a relationship:

The flurry of activity characteristic of people with an attention deficit disorder is often wasted effort.

Adolescents (or teenagers) vary considerably in their accomplishments with some teenagers' being_______________.

A depressed person may suffer from a cycle of failure on the job because decreases in job performance result in:

A caution about using support groups to help people deal with a broken relationship is that people sometimes use these groups as a substitute for finding a new partner.

When expressing anger it is best to express it fully rather than hold back and lose the full effect.

Many people sabotage their careers and personal lives because they deny the existence of a problem and therefore do not take appropriate action.

The challenges of late life have decreased because more people live longer beyond the traditional retirement age, and many remain active and in good health.

A major element of self-defeating behaviour is that the person:

Many people in late adulthood face _______ decline, whereas many others do not.

Many adults in their 40s face a __________when they feel unfulfilled and search for a major shift in career or lifestyle.

The smallest decline in job satisfaction took place among workers 65 and older.

Adults face the unique challenge of applying the many _______ skills they have acquired during study.

When using visualization to overcome self-defeating behaviour, visualize:

As long as people have a reasonable amount of love and satisfying work, they tend to stay miserable.

Life satisfaction tends to ________ throughout adulthood, partially because many of the major challenges in life are met as one reaches one's 50s and 60s.

That adapting to changes including life span and career changes is necessary for career success, and even survival.

It is self-defeating to take most forms of feedback and criticism seriously.

Pampering yourself is a recommended way of helping to overcome the emotional pain of a lost relationship.

Human Relations and Yourself

Self-Motivation and Goal Setting

Problem Solving and Creativity

Achieving Wellness and Managing Stress

Finding Happiness and Enhancing Your Personal Life

Communicating With People

Developing Intercultural Competence

Handling Conflict and Being Assertive

Getting Along With Your Manager or Team Leader

Getting Along With Co-Workers and Customers

Developing Self-Confidence and Leadership Skills

Choosing a Career and Developing a Portfolio Career

Conducting a Job Search

Developing Good Work Habits

Getting Ahead in Your Career

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Exam 5: Dealing With Life Changes and Personal Problems

A newly unattached person might feel lonely, guilty, angry, or frightened.

The person who initiates the breakup of a relationship:

The flurry of activity characteristic of people with an attention deficit disorder is often wasted effort.

Adolescents (or teenagers) vary considerably in their accomplishments with some teenagers' being_______________.

A depressed person may suffer from a cycle of failure on the job because decreases in job performance result in:

A caution about using support groups to help people deal with a broken relationship is that people sometimes use these groups as a substitute for finding a new partner.

When expressing anger it is best to express it fully rather than hold back and lose the full effect.

Many people sabotage their careers and personal lives because they deny the existence of a problem and therefore do not take appropriate action.

The challenges of late life have decreased because more people live longer beyond the traditional retirement age, and many remain active and in good health.

A major element of self-defeating behaviour is that the person:

Many people in late adulthood face _______ decline, whereas many others do not.

Many adults in their 40s face a __________when they feel unfulfilled and search for a major shift in career or lifestyle.

The smallest decline in job satisfaction took place among workers 65 and older.

Adults face the unique challenge of applying the many _______ skills they have acquired during study.

When using visualization to overcome self-defeating behaviour, visualize:

As long as people have a reasonable amount of love and satisfying work, they tend to stay miserable.

Life satisfaction tends to ________ throughout adulthood, partially because many of the major challenges in life are met as one reaches one's 50s and 60s.

That adapting to changes including life span and career changes is necessary for career success, and even survival.

It is self-defeating to take most forms of feedback and criticism seriously.

Pampering yourself is a recommended way of helping to overcome the emotional pain of a lost relationship.

Human Relations and Yourself

Self-Motivation and Goal Setting

Problem Solving and Creativity

Achieving Wellness and Managing Stress

Finding Happiness and Enhancing Your Personal Life

Communicating With People

Developing Intercultural Competence

Handling Conflict and Being Assertive

Getting Along With Your Manager or Team Leader

Getting Along With Co-Workers and Customers

Developing Self-Confidence and Leadership Skills

Choosing a Career and Developing a Portfolio Career

Conducting a Job Search

Developing Good Work Habits

Getting Ahead in Your Career

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