Deck 8: Advanced Strategies for a High Quality Internship Moving Ahead

Question 1

Only authentic laughter and smiling have psychological and physiological benefits.

Answer 1

False

Question 2

By framing an issue as one of differences, interns can set themselves up for mutual understanding and compromise.

Answer 2

True

Question 3

Why is critical reflection necessary for an HQI?

Answer 3

Answers will vary.

Question 4

Which of the following is one of the most commonly valued character strengths across cultures?

A) Zest
B) Bravery
C) Humor
D) Authenticity

Question 5

Which term refers to your belief that you can make effective decisions, act on them in responsible ways, and make changes?

A) Personal agency
B) Mindfulness
C) Self-fulfilling prophecy
D) Self-talk

Question 6

Which of the following statements reframes a problem and creates an opportunity?

A) No normal person would behave so cruelly.I am going to have to work around her in the future to save my sanity.
B) My client obviously needs treatment for her mental health issues.I should suggest that the next time she starts to whine about her incessant problems with her children.
C) I am unhappy with my client's refusal to speak to me, but I am likely going to have this problem again, so I might as well learn to work through my frustrations now.
D) I cannot believe my supervisor is so belittling.Anyone would be crazy to work here.I will make a point to telling everyone at school to avoid this internship.

Question 7

Which of the following statements about advanced ways to think about challenges is FALSE?

A) Interns' perspectives are affected by their experiences, needs, values, and feelings.
B) Perspectives can create "blind spots," which contribute to biases and prejudices.
C) Language can affect how interns feel, which can affect how they act.
D) The word "setback" connotes finality.The word "failure" connotes opportunities for learning.

Question 8

During times of stress, what hormone is secreted to signal to the body to "apply the brakes" and calm you down?

A) Epinephrine
B) Glucagon
C) Cortisol
D) Testosterone

Question 9

To be effective in handling problems, interns must consider their affective and cognitive realms of learning equally.

Question 10

No approach to problem-solving works without three essential personal traits.Which of the following is NOT one of those traits?

A) Belief
B) Meaning
C) Will
D) Effort

Question 11

Collaboration with others requires dependence.

Question 12

Which of the following activities is the first step to creating change?

A) Focus your attention
B) Expand your thinking
C) Name the problem
D) Say it out loud

Question 13

During which step of eight-step change model is the intern guided by the question, "How will I know when things are different?"

A) Identify the strategies
B) Create the change
C) Focus your attention
D) Determine your goals

Question 14

When tested by the BBC Lab UK, which of the following psychological skills was found be the most effective for motivating people to do better at a task?

A) If-then planning
B) Imagery
C) Self-talk
D) Visualization

Question 15

Critical reflection aids learning, problem-solving, perspective taking, and metacognitive skills.

Question 16

Which of the following terms refers to being fully present in an actual point in time?

A) Personal agency
B) Mindfulness
C) Self-fulfilling prophecy
D) Self-talk