Exam 13: Work and Leisure

Candice is a semi-truck driver. How is she most likely to be viewed by males and females?

Jim has worked in the same service sector job for 30 years and was recently passed over for a promotion despite having no poor performance reviews in his entire time with the company. The position was given to his 37-year-old colleague. What is this case most likely an example of?

Serving as a mentor has helped Jaclyn feel like she's contributed significantly to the long-term success of the organization. Which of Erikson's phases has this role helped her fulfill?

When Brent applies for a job as a shoe salesperson, he is told, "Right now we are only hiring females." What does this case illustrate?

In which case is Kelly most likely to be employed in a traditionally male occupation?

Marcus is an African Canadian and Tom is a European Canadian. Who will experience more distress when he loses his job?

Frank has been assigned to work with Sam, a new plumber at their company. Frank works with Sam and teaches him new techniques of the trade. At what stage of the mentor relationship have Frank and Sam arrived?

Which factor would least likely be used in the development of a leisure repertoire?

Beatrice simply has no energy left for her job. She is totally unmotivated and feels as though the company she works for is taking advantage of her. What is she experiencing?

Which couple is likely to be experiencing the most inter-role conflict?

Max and Jeff both work at the glue factory. Recently, Max, who is a more experienced worker, has begun to establish a protégé-mentor relationship with Jeff. As this process that just begun, which phase is it in?

Terri has an MBA and has worked full-time for the past five years. Recently, she has decided to work only part-time. What is the most likely reason for the change?

Under what legislation it is illegal for employers to discriminate on the basis of age?

When Quentin says, "I would like to take up scuba diving, but it is expensive and I am not that good a swimmer," what is he doing?

Fiona has worked at the same auto manufacturing plant for 15 years. There have been rumours of layoffs and Fiona is now feeling less interested in her job and has developed negative attitudes toward her employer. What is she likely experiencing?

Ursula has visions of what being a journalist will be like. She has many ideas about what it will be like to go and interview interesting people while travelling around the world, and what life will be like in her working years. According to Holland, what personality type, related to her future occupation, does Ursula have?

Social cognitive theorists believe that one's career choice is heavily influenced by which of the following factors?

Who would most likely be giving a speech titled "Personality and Vocational Choice?"

When Mark says, "I have thought about it for a long time and I believe that I would be a great rock and roll star," what is he exhibiting?

According to the text, which of the following personality types are women more likely to possess than men?