Question 1

According to the text, _____________ is the process of paying attention to yourself.

Accepted Answer

A)  self-honesty 
B)  self-awareness 
C)  self-direction 
D)  self-reflection 
A)  self-honesty 
B)  self-awareness 
C)  self-direction 
D)  self-reflection B

Question 2

Which of the "big five" personality traits relates to trustworthiness and cooperativeness?

Accepted Answer

A)  Extroversion 
B)  Openness 
C)  Conscientiousness 
D)  Agreeableness 
A)  Extroversion 
B)  Openness 
C)  Conscientiousness 
D)  Agreeableness D

Question 3

Jackie is trying to match her work personality to a career path. She is very ambitious and persistent, and she has no hesitation to make decisions and take on a leadership role. She is most likely dominant in which one of the following work personality types?

Accepted Answer

A)  Artistic 
B)  Conventional 
C)  Enterprising 
D)  Social 
A)  Artistic 
B)  Conventional 
C)  Enterprising 
D)  Social C

Question 4

The ability to see your strengths and weaknesses clearly is referred to as _________.

Accepted Answer

A)  self-honesty 
B)  self-awareness 
C)  self-realization 
D)  self-consciousness 
A)  self-honesty 
B)  self-awareness 
C)  self-realization 
D)  self-consciousness

Question 5

Our values are often influenced by our family and friends.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

What do psychologists call the state of exhilaration and intense productivity that occurs when you are absorbed in an activity that makes full use of your skills?

Accepted Answer

A)  Zen 
B)  Flow 
C)  Motivation 
D)  Drive 
A)  Zen 
B)  Flow 
C)  Motivation 
D)  Drive

Question 7

It is more difficult to be emotionally aware when things aren't going well for you.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Which of the following is an example of a transferable skill?

Accepted Answer

A)  Programming a computer 
B)  Replacing a carburetor 
C)  Preparing taxes 
D)  Writing coherently 
A)  Programming a computer 
B)  Replacing a carburetor 
C)  Preparing taxes 
D)  Writing coherently

Question 9

Our values can be influenced by our teachers, experiences, and political beliefs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Which work personality type describes someone who values self-expression and dislikes structure?

Accepted Answer

A)  Realistic 
B)  Investigative 
C)  Social 
D)  Artistic 
A)  Realistic 
B)  Investigative 
C)  Social 
D)  Artistic

Question 11

If someone's most dominant work personality type is realistic, which of the following careers would probably suit him best?

Accepted Answer

A)  Elementary school teacher 
B)  Police officer 
C)  School counselor 
D)  Photographer 
A)  Elementary school teacher 
B)  Police officer 
C)  School counselor 
D)  Photographer

Question 12

Today, the average American worker changes jobs six times by the age of thirty.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Daphne often becomes nervous and anxious before going to parties even though her close friends tell her she shouldn't. She spends a great deal of time choosing the "right" thing to wear and rehearsing things to say to people that will make her appear smarter and less awkward than she really feels. Daphne probably has a high level of _____________.

Accepted Answer

A)  self-honesty 
B)  private self-consciousness 
C)  public self-awareness 
D)  emotional awareness 
A)  self-honesty 
B)  private self-consciousness 
C)  public self-awareness 
D)  emotional awareness

Question 14

People's personalities can be described as collections of ________, which refer to the tendency to behave a certain way regardless of the situation.

Accepted Answer

A)  values 
B)  traits 
C)  ethics 
D)  characteristics 
A)  values 
B)  traits 
C)  ethics 
D)  characteristics

Question 15

According to the text, the ability to do something specific as a result of learning and practice is called a(n) __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  talent 
B)  strategy 
C)  skill 
D)  aptitude 
A)  talent 
B)  strategy 
C)  skill 
D)  aptitude

Question 16

One of the benefits of work is meaning. Which of the following is associated with meaning derived from work?

Accepted Answer

A)  Learning from other people who share our interests. 
B)  Earning the respect and appreciation of others. 
C)  Working toward our life goals. 
D)  Gaining a sense of satisfaction from a job well-done. 
A)  Learning from other people who share our interests. 
B)  Earning the respect and appreciation of others. 
C)  Working toward our life goals. 
D)  Gaining a sense of satisfaction from a job well-done.

Question 17

What is one way you could expand your interpersonal "intelligence"?

Accepted Answer

A)  Join a local sports league. 
B)  Create a Zen garden for your home. 
C)  Start a diary or journal. 
D)  Begin practicing yoga at home. 
A)  Join a local sports league. 
B)  Create a Zen garden for your home. 
C)  Start a diary or journal. 
D)  Begin practicing yoga at home.

Question 18

Explain the relationship between values and ethics.

Accepted Answer

Values are closely intertwined with ethi

Question 19

International studies suggest that every person shows varying degrees of the same five personality traits. Of openness, conscientiousness, extroversion, agreeableness, and emotional stability.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

People with private self-awareness are less likely to suffer from the physical ill effects of stress.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

According to the text, _____________ is the process of paying attention to yourself.

Which of the "big five" personality traits relates to trustworthiness and cooperativeness?

Jackie is trying to match her work personality to a career path. She is very ambitious and persistent, and she has no hesitation to make decisions and take on a leadership role. She is most likely dominant in which one of the following work personality types?

The ability to see your strengths and weaknesses clearly is referred to as _________.

Our values are often influenced by our family and friends.

What do psychologists call the state of exhilaration and intense productivity that occurs when you are absorbed in an activity that makes full use of your skills?

It is more difficult to be emotionally aware when things aren't going well for you.

Which of the following is an example of a transferable skill?

Our values can be influenced by our teachers, experiences, and political beliefs.

Which work personality type describes someone who values self-expression and dislikes structure?

If someone's most dominant work personality type is realistic, which of the following careers would probably suit him best?

Today, the average American worker changes jobs six times by the age of thirty.

People's personalities can be described as collections of ________, which refer to the tendency to behave a certain way regardless of the situation.

According to the text, the ability to do something specific as a result of learning and practice is called a(n) __________.

One of the benefits of work is meaning. Which of the following is associated with meaning derived from work?

What is one way you could expand your interpersonal "intelligence"?

Explain the relationship between values and ethics.

International studies suggest that every person shows varying degrees of the same five personality traits. Of openness, conscientiousness, extroversion, agreeableness, and emotional stability.

People with private self-awareness are less likely to suffer from the physical ill effects of stress.

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Exam 2: Self-Awareness

According to the text, _____________ is the process of paying attention to yourself.

Which of the "big five" personality traits relates to trustworthiness and cooperativeness?

Jackie is trying to match her work personality to a career path. She is very ambitious and persistent, and she has no hesitation to make decisions and take on a leadership role. She is most likely dominant in which one of the following work personality types?

The ability to see your strengths and weaknesses clearly is referred to as _________.

Our values are often influenced by our family and friends.

What do psychologists call the state of exhilaration and intense productivity that occurs when you are absorbed in an activity that makes full use of your skills?

It is more difficult to be emotionally aware when things aren't going well for you.

Which of the following is an example of a transferable skill?

Our values can be influenced by our teachers, experiences, and political beliefs.

Which work personality type describes someone who values self-expression and dislikes structure?

If someone's most dominant work personality type is realistic, which of the following careers would probably suit him best?

Today, the average American worker changes jobs six times by the age of thirty.

People's personalities can be described as collections of ________, which refer to the tendency to behave a certain way regardless of the situation.

According to the text, the ability to do something specific as a result of learning and practice is called a(n) __________.

One of the benefits of work is meaning. Which of the following is associated with meaning derived from work?

What is one way you could expand your interpersonal "intelligence"?

Explain the relationship between values and ethics.

International studies suggest that every person shows varying degrees of the same five personality traits. Of openness, conscientiousness, extroversion, agreeableness, and emotional stability.

People with private self-awareness are less likely to suffer from the physical ill effects of stress.

Psychology and Success

Goals and Obstacles

Self-Esteem

Positive Thinking

Self-Discipline

Self-Motivation

Managing Your Resources

Communication and Relationships

Filters