Question 1

People are less likely to resist change if they recognize that change is inevitable.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

As a rule of thumb, up to about twelve absences or latenesses per year is considered a good record for employees.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

If you stop blaming others for your problems, it helps you gain personal control over those problems.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

People need work and distraction to help them overcome the emotional pain associated with the departure of a partner.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

A script develops early in life when our parents and other influential people program our brains to act out certain life plans.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

When you are emotionally and romantically involved with another person, the loss of that relationship usually has no impact.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

A key characteristic of people with a self-defeating personality pattern is that they:

Accepted Answer

A)  avoid placing themselves in difficult situations. 
B)  take good advantage of escape routes. 
C)  claim to be victimized by society. 
D)  repeatedly fail at tasks they can perform. 
A)  avoid placing themselves in difficult situations. 
B)  take good advantage of escape routes. 
C)  claim to be victimized by society. 
D)  repeatedly fail at tasks they can perform.

Question 8

To develop the right mental set for achieving good attendance, remember that: (difficulty level-2)

Accepted Answer

A)  the company owes you a certain number of sick days. 
B)  seven days of absenteeism per year is average. 
C)  co-workers are there to help you when you have to miss work for a legitimate reason. 
D)  you might look upon your job as self-employment. 
A)  the company owes you a certain number of sick days. 
B)  seven days of absenteeism per year is average. 
C)  co-workers are there to help you when you have to miss work for a legitimate reason. 
D)  you might look upon your job as self-employment.

Question 9

A major way of benefiting from criticism is to:

Accepted Answer

A)  be quite selective about listening to criticism. 
B)  demand documentation from the criticizer. 
C)  accept criticism only from people with winner scripts. 
D)  stand outside oneself to observe the criticism. 
A)  be quite selective about listening to criticism. 
B)  demand documentation from the criticizer. 
C)  accept criticism only from people with winner scripts. 
D)  stand outside oneself to observe the criticism.

Question 10

A self-defeating belief is an objectively true negative evaluation of a person's own limitations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Anger creates stress including the physiological changes associated with stress.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

According to Erikson, the socialization process consists of the ________ with each stage representing a psychosocial crisis. The crisis must be resolved at each stage before the next stage can be satisfactorily negotiated.

Accepted Answer

A)  "eight stages of man". 
B)  ten psychosocial stages. 
C)  "eight stages of woman". 
D)  ten biological stages. 
A)  "eight stages of man". 
B)  ten psychosocial stages. 
C)  "eight stages of woman". 
D)  ten biological stages.

Question 13

The leading cause of employee discipline is:

Accepted Answer

A)  absenteeism and tardiness. 
B)  drug abuse. 
C)  alcohol abuse. 
D)  sexual harassment. 
A)  absenteeism and tardiness. 
B)  drug abuse. 
C)  alcohol abuse. 
D)  sexual harassment.

Question 14

At the __________level moral dilemmas are resolved in a self-centred way. An act is moral if it enables someone to avoid punishment or obtain reward.

Accepted Answer

A)  Non-conventional level. 
B)  conventional level. 
C)  post conventional. 
D)  preconvention. 
A)  Non-conventional level. 
B)  conventional level. 
C)  post conventional. 
D)  preconvention.

Question 15

Which one of the following is most likely a symptom of depression?

Accepted Answer

A)  frequent periods of excitement. 
B)  being overly concerned about losing time from work. 
C)  increased ability to concentrate on work. 
D)  deterioration in grooming. 
A)  frequent periods of excitement. 
B)  being overly concerned about losing time from work. 
C)  increased ability to concentrate on work. 
D)  deterioration in grooming.

Question 16

According to Lawrence Kohlberg, adolescents begin to develop _____ levels of moral thought.

Accepted Answer

A)  one. 
B)  two. 
C)  three. 
D)  six. 
A)  one. 
B)  two. 
C)  three. 
D)  six.

Question 17

Having a poor record of absenteeism and tardiness is not as negative as it used to be, because most employees are recognized for how much they contribute, not how much time they work.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

A change noted in late adulthood is that people begin to become depressed more because they correctly perceive that they have a shorter future than do younger adults.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Job satisfaction ________with age, as would be predicted because work satisfaction is such a major component of life satisfaction.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 20

Friends and relatives can also be an important source of emotional support to help you cope with post-separation blues.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

People are less likely to resist change if they recognize that change is inevitable.

As a rule of thumb, up to about twelve absences or latenesses per year is considered a good record for employees.

If you stop blaming others for your problems, it helps you gain personal control over those problems.

People need work and distraction to help them overcome the emotional pain associated with the departure of a partner.

A script develops early in life when our parents and other influential people program our brains to act out certain life plans.

When you are emotionally and romantically involved with another person, the loss of that relationship usually has no impact.

A key characteristic of people with a self-defeating personality pattern is that they:

To develop the right mental set for achieving good attendance, remember that: (difficulty level-2)

A major way of benefiting from criticism is to:

A self-defeating belief is an objectively true negative evaluation of a person's own limitations.

Anger creates stress including the physiological changes associated with stress.

According to Erikson, the socialization process consists of the ________ with each stage representing a psychosocial crisis. The crisis must be resolved at each stage before the next stage can be satisfactorily negotiated.

The leading cause of employee discipline is:

At the __________level moral dilemmas are resolved in a self-centred way. An act is moral if it enables someone to avoid punishment or obtain reward.

Which one of the following is most likely a symptom of depression?

According to Lawrence Kohlberg, adolescents begin to develop _____ levels of moral thought.

Having a poor record of absenteeism and tardiness is not as negative as it used to be, because most employees are recognized for how much they contribute, not how much time they work.

A change noted in late adulthood is that people begin to become depressed more because they correctly perceive that they have a shorter future than do younger adults.

Job satisfaction ________with age, as would be predicted because work satisfaction is such a major component of life satisfaction.

Friends and relatives can also be an important source of emotional support to help you cope with post-separation blues.

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

People are less likely to resist change if they recognize that change is inevitable.

As a rule of thumb, up to about twelve absences or latenesses per year is considered a good record for employees.

If you stop blaming others for your problems, it helps you gain personal control over those problems.

People need work and distraction to help them overcome the emotional pain associated with the departure of a partner.

A script develops early in life when our parents and other influential people program our brains to act out certain life plans.

When you are emotionally and romantically involved with another person, the loss of that relationship usually has no impact.

A key characteristic of people with a self-defeating personality pattern is that they:

To develop the right mental set for achieving good attendance, remember that: (difficulty level-2)

A major way of benefiting from criticism is to:

A self-defeating belief is an objectively true negative evaluation of a person's own limitations.

Anger creates stress including the physiological changes associated with stress.

According to Erikson, the socialization process consists of the ________ with each stage representing a psychosocial crisis. The crisis must be resolved at each stage before the next stage can be satisfactorily negotiated.

The leading cause of employee discipline is:

At the __________level moral dilemmas are resolved in a self-centred way. An act is moral if it enables someone to avoid punishment or obtain reward.

Which one of the following is most likely a symptom of depression?

According to Lawrence Kohlberg, adolescents begin to develop _____ levels of moral thought.

Having a poor record of absenteeism and tardiness is not as negative as it used to be, because most employees are recognized for how much they contribute, not how much time they work.

A change noted in late adulthood is that people begin to become depressed more because they correctly perceive that they have a shorter future than do younger adults.

Job satisfaction ________with age, as would be predicted because work satisfaction is such a major component of life satisfaction.

Friends and relatives can also be an important source of emotional support to help you cope with post-separation blues.

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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