Deck 4: Work Adjustment Theory

Question 1

The test that is used most frequently in work adjustment theory to measure abilities is the

A) Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery.
B) Differential Aptitude Test.
C) General Aptitude Test Battery.
D) Scholastic Aptitude Test.

Answer 1

C

Question 2

Occupational Ability Patterns, used in work adjustment theory, are derived from

A) measuring traits of workers and performing job analyses.
B) reading occupational information.
C) talking to supervisors of employees as well as the employees themselves.
D) weighing the relative importance of job satisfaction and satisfactoriness for a variety of occupations.

Answer 2

A

Question 3

Which of the following statements might be used in a measure of value patterns that are associated with different occupations?

A) I could help others with personal problems.
B) I know how to help others with personal problems.
C) Workers on this job help others with personal problems.
D) Workers on this job frequently must do heavy lifting.

Answer 3

C

Question 4

Barbara finds that she enjoys her work as an elementary school teacher, but says that her teaching is being constantly evaluated and monitored by her principal. Although she has complained about this behavior, it persists. Using work adjustment theory, which explanation would you give for her lack of satisfaction?

A) Her need for responsibility is not being met.
B) Her ability to teach is not satisfactory.
C) There is a lack of congruence between Barbara's work style and that of the principal.
D) There is a poor match between Barbara's abilities and those of her chosen occupation.

Question 5

The Minnesota Job Description Questionnaire uses the same needs as

A) the Differential Aptitude Test.
B) the General Aptitude Test Battery.
C) the Minnesota Importance Questionnaire.
D) The Minnesota Occupational Classification System.

Question 6

Celerity is a term that reflects a personality style in

A) general trait and factor theory.
B) Holland's theory.
C) Myers-Briggs type theory.
D) work adjustment theory.

Question 7

Which of the following is NOT one of the six values important to work adjustment theory?

A) altruism
B) responsibility
C) status
D) safety

Question 8

"Rhythm", the pattern of one's efforts or pace, is a term that reflects a personality style in

A) general trait and factor theory.
B) Holland's theory.
C) Myers-Briggs type theory.
D) work adjustment theory.

Question 9

Which of the following statements might be used when developing value patterns that describe a specific occupation?

A) I could show others what to do.
B) I know how to use a lathe.
C) Workers on this job show others what to do.
D) Workers on this job need to know algebra.

Question 10

Counselors who apply work adjustment theory to counseling use tests and inventories to match the client's

A) abilities and interests with those required by occupations.
B) abilities and values with those required by occupations.
C) abilities, interests, personality characteristics, and values with those required by occupations.
D) personality characteristics with those required by occupations.

Question 11

In work adjustment theory, the value of status includes

A) looking for opportunities to advance.
B) doing a variety of different things.
C) being able to make significant accomplishments at work.
D) being able to work with reliable and predictable policies and supervisors.

Question 12

Listening to Jane describing her problems at work, a counselor using work adjustment theory focuses particularly on

A) interests
B) Holland type.
C) values
D) vocational maturity

Question 13

According to work adjustment theory an employer would need to be certain to evaluate a worker's

A) interests.
B) satisfaction.
C) satisfactoriness.
D) values.

Question 14

The values inventory that is most frequently used to measure values when applying work adjustment theory is the

A) Massachusetts Allegorical Values Scale.
B) Minnesota Importance Questionnaire.
C) Study of Values Scale.
D) Values Scale.

Question 15

According to work adjustment theory an employee would be most concerned with his or her

A) interests.
B) satisfaction.
C) satisfactoriness.
D) vacation plans.

Question 16

Work adjustment theory focuses most on

A) abilities and interests.
B) abilities and values.
C) personality and interests.
D) personality and values.

Question 17

Tara is starting her job as a carpenter. She has few plans, but would like activities where she could keep busy all of the time, tell others what to do, be looked up to by others, and be recognized for her contributions as a good worker. Her plans can most clearly be conceptualized by which of the following theories?

A) general trait and factor theory
B) Holland's theory
C) Myers-Briggs type theory
D) work adjustment theory

Question 18

Which of the following statements might be used when developing descriptions of value patterns that are associated with a specific occupation?

A) I could work on the job with others.
B) I like to accomplish many tasks at work.
C) Workers on this job need math skills.
D) Workers on this job are busy during working hours.

Question 19

When listening to a client describe her problems at work, a counselor using work adjustment theory is most likely to consider _________________ to be particularly important.

A) interests
B) knowledge of the job
C) personality type
D) values

Question 20

The Minnesota Occupational Classification System is used to

A) classify occupations according to interests.
B) classify occupations using the Guide for Occupational Exploration.
C) classify occupations according to personality.
D) match information about self and information about occupations.

Question 21

If Manuel does not like his job, a counselor who applies work adjustment theory is most likely to explore how Manuel's

A) interests fit with the requirements of the job.
B) needs are being met by the job.
C) depression influences his work.
D) relationships with supervisors have affected his performance.

Question 22

The occupational classification system that is used in coding occupations in the Minnesota Occupational Classification System is the

A) Dictionary of Occupational Titles.
B) Guide for Occupational Exploration.
C) Holland's system .
D) Standard Occupational Classification System.

Question 23

Understanding that there are differences between the counselor's values and the client's values can be helpful in counseling, according to

A) Holland's theory.
B) Myers-Briggs type theory.
C) Frank Parsons.
D) work adjustment theory.

Question 24

In applying work adjustment theory to women and culturally diverse populations, Dawis and Lofquist have not addressed differences very much because they have focused on

A) blue collar workers.
B) differences between groups.
C) differences within groups.
D) white collar workers.

Question 25

Which of the following theoretical approaches places the most emphasis on worker performance?

A) general trait and factor theory
B) Holland's theory
C) Myers-Briggs type theory
D) work adjustment theory

Question 26

Work adjustment theory has been applied to the following categories of individuals, with the exception of

A) adult men.
B) adult women.
C) third and fourth graders
D) young adolescents.

Question 27

Cara is retiring from her job as a welder. She has few plans, but would like activities where she could keep busy all of the time, tell others what to do, be looked up to by others, and be recognized for her contributions as a volunteer. Her plans can most clearly be conceptualized by which of the following theories?

A) general trait and factor theory
B) Holland's theory
C) Myers-Briggs type theory
D) work adjustment theory

Question 28

Expanding work adjustment theory to include sexual harassment

A) is inconsistent with the theoretical model.
B) requires revision of a crisis model of career adjustment.
C) would require a thorough revision of the Minnesota Occupational Classification System.
D) would require expanding the definition of one of the needs or adding a new definition.