Deck 10: Work and Recreation

Question 1

When children are asked what they want to be when they grow up, the implication is that:

A) they will not be grown up until they decide on a career.
B) those who ask the question are completely inappropriate and are violating boundaries by pressuring the children.
C) they are destined to become eminent in their fields one day.
D) what they choose is what they must decide to do later in life.

Answer 1

A

Question 2

__________ on the job can create anxiety and depression and reduce your effectiveness at work.

A) Succeeding
B) Time management
C) Bullying
D) Information gathering

Answer 2

C

Question 3

All of the following are adaptive factors in making career decisions EXCEPT :

A) more procrastination.
B) comprehensive information gathering.
C) an internal locus of control.
D) analytic information processing.

Answer 3

A

Question 4

Mike and Sylvia are enjoying their newfound freedom as retirees and are usually content to go with the flow. They are best described as:

A) continuers.
B) adventurers.
C) searchers.
D) easy gliders.

Question 5

When Ursula retired from the local school district, she used her teaching skills in her volunteer position as a mentor to disadvantaged children. As a retiree, she is considered a(n):

A) continuer.
B) adventurer.
C) searcher.
D) easy glider.

Question 6

Of the following factors, which has NOT been shown to be important in determining a person's occupational decision-making process?

A) self-concept, motivation, achievement.
B) occupational attitudes, abilities, interests, values.
C) temperament and personality styles.
D) education.

Question 7

Motivation is an important factor in career decision making because:

A) your abilities are related to your aptitude.
B) your need to achieve is related to your self-concept.
C) if you have career goals but do not have the persistence to pursue them, then your goals will not materialize.
D) a realistic career choice depends on your interest in earning money.

Question 8

People with poor self-concept:

A) generally do well in the world of work.
B) tend to see themselves as having a meaningful job.
C) identify themselves with their work.
D) are not likely to envision themselves in a meaningful job.

Question 9

Many people equate what they do with who they are, and when they experience a job loss, they may question their judgment, priorities, and ideal. When they are jobless they may experience:

A) autonomy.
B) commitment.
C) grief.
D) success.

Question 10

Holland's theory is based on the assumption that:

A) there is a relationship between interests and attitudes towards work.
B) people can be classified as having one of six types of personal orientations to life that are relevant to the career decision-making process.
C) a person's self-concept is the best single predictor of vocational success.
D) academic aptitude is directly linked to occupational choice.

Question 11

What personality type tends to be theoretical and analytic in outlook and tends to be naturally curious about the world?

A) social type
B) investigative type
C) scientific type
D) realistic type

Question 12

Holland believes that the choice of an occupation reflects the person's:

A) interests and skills.
B) motivation, knowledge, personality, and ability.
C) intellectual functioning.
D) vocational awareness.

Question 13

A person's aptitude refers to his or her:

A) ability to learn.
B) motivation to achieve goals.
C) interest in work-related activities.
D) occupational choice.

Question 14

Helping others, influencing people, finding meaning, prestige, status, friendships, creativity, recognition, adventure, and challenge are examples of:

A) work values.
B) interpersonal values.
C) spiritual values.
D) occupational attitudes.

Question 15

A person who fits into the investigative type would have the following characteristics:

A) scholarly and scientific, having a need to understand, explain, and predict what goes on around them.
B) tends to have good leadership and persuasive skills.
C) likes to be different and strive to stand out from the crowd.
D) thrives in highly structured situations with externally imposed rules.

Question 16

If you typically do more than is required as a college student, you are likely to do the following on your job:

A) go beyond doing what is expected of you.
B) feel utter frustration and exhaustion because of your need to prove yourself.
C) take on too many tasks, which will lead to burnout.
D) get behind in your work due to poor planning.

Question 17

__________ have revolutionized many aspects of our lives: the way we study, the way we interact with friends and family members, the way we play, and the way we work

A) Occupational advances
B) Personal advances
C) Career advances
D) Technological advances

Question 18

In many work settings, employees are expected to communicate quickly and effectively using __________, which can subject them to increased stress.

A) email and mobile technology
B) memos and letters
C) telephone calls
D) office meetings

Question 19

A person who fits into the realistic type would have the following characteristics:

A) has strong interpersonal and verbal skills.
B) has a theoretical, analytic outlook.
C) likes to work with things, objects, and animals rather than with ideas, data, and people.
D) tends to be emotional and complicated.

Question 20

All of the following are true concerning the relationship of self-concept to vocational decision-making EXCEPT :

A) negative self-attitude has little influence on making appropriate vocational decisions.
B) people with poor self-concepts tend to keep their aspirations low, usually resulting in low achievements.
C) people with poor self-concepts may select and remain in a job they do not enjoy or derive satisfaction from based on their conviction that such a job is all they are worthy of.
D) low self-esteem can result in limiting one's career choice.

Question 21

Investigative personality types possible occupations include:

A) financial planner, judge, lawyer, management trainee (any industry), operations manager, project director, sales manager, urban planner.
B) carpenter, cook, electrician, industrial arts teacher, materials engineer, mechanical engineer, metal shop supervisor, paramedic.
C) accountant, bookkeeper, building inspector, editorial assistant, investment analyst, mortgage processor, payroll clerk, website editor.
D) biologist, veterinarian, surgeon, airline pilot, pharmacist, translator, actuary.

Question 22

Roger is a friendly, enthusiastic, outgoing individual. People seek him out with their problems because they perceive Roger to be understanding, supportive and caring. In fact, he often takes on the role of counselor when dealing with others. According to Holland, Roger has the following type of personality:

A) social type.
B) counselor type.
C) interpersonal type.
D) facilitating type.

Question 23

Theresa is getting a degree in fine arts. She is a non-conformist, dressing to suit her personality, and expresses her personality by writing poetry and taking drama classes at the local community theater. According to Holland, Theresa has the following type of personality:

A) artistic type.
B) social type.
C) enterprising type.
D) abstract type.

Question 24

Social personality types possible occupations include:

A) financial planner, judge, lawyer, management trainee (any industry), operations manager, project director, sales manager, urban planner.
B) carpenter, cook, electrician, industrial arts teacher, materials engineer, mechanical engineer, metal shop supervisor, paramedic.
C) accountant, bookkeeper, building inspector, editorial assistant, investment analyst, mortgage processor, payroll clerk, website editor.
D) counselor, teacher, nanny, speech therapist, librarian, home health aide.

Question 25

Conventional personality types possible occupations include:

A) financial planner, judge, lawyer, management trainee (any industry), operations manager, project director, sales manager, urban planner.
B) carpenter, cook, electrician, industrial arts teacher, materials engineer, mechanical engineer, metal shop supervisor, paramedic.
C) cashier, fire inspector, data manager, accountant, proofreader.
D) chemical engineer, computer programmer, drafter, laboratory assistant, pharmacist, surgeon, systems analyst, veterinarian.

Question 26

Which personality type tends to be creative, expressive, original, intuitive, individualistic, and strives to stand out from the crowd?

A) social type
B) realistic type
C) enterprising type
D) artistic type

Question 27

Which personality type likes to organize, direct, and control the activities of groups, places a high value on status, power, money, and material possessions, and also sees itself as popular and having leadership abilities?

A) supervisory type
B) enterprising type
C) social type
D) enterprising type

Question 28

Shannon enjoys working in clerical and computational activities. She works as an administrative assistant and is appreciated by her supervisor for being dependable, efficient, and conscientious. According to Holland, Shannon has the following type of personality:

A) social type.
B) enterprising type.
C) realistic type.
D) conventional type.

Question 29

An increasing number of people are now able to work from:

A) an occupational corporation.
B) a different desk.
C) more than one office.
D) home and telecommute.

Question 30

It is important to remember that career decision:

A) is an ongoing process, rather than a step to be completed.
B) is a process by which you make one choice that you stay with permanently.
C) involves implementing your career decision without fear.
D) is simply a matter of matching information about the world of work with your personality type.

Question 31

Bob made a decision that he must remain in a job that allows little scope for personal effort and satisfaction. It would be best if he

A) recognizes the fact that if he only had a job that he liked, then he would be fulfilled.
B) acknowledges that he feels trapped in an unfulfilling job.
C) finds something outside the job that fulfills his need for recognition, significance, productivity, and excitement.
D) knows that job dissatisfaction always leads to physical or psychological illness.

Question 32

Each of Holland's personality types can best be understood through the following diagram:

A) hexagon.
B) circle.
C) bar graph.
D) cube.

Question 33

Self-esteem can be eroded when a person experiences all of the following EXCEPT :

A) does not feel valued at work.
B) is prevented from working to her full potential.
C) has been laid off or has difficulty finding employment.
D) receives a promotion.

Question 34

A common example of __________ is the woman who decides to return to college or the job market after her children reach high school age.

A) occupation
B) midlife change
C) career
D) a job

Question 35

Realistic personality types possible occupations include:

A) financial planner, judge, lawyer, management trainee (any industry), operations manager, project director, sales manager, urban planner.
B) sound technician, mechanical engineer, landscape gardener, cook, exterminator, locksmith, plumber, safety inspector.
C) accountant, bookkeeper, building inspector, editorial assistant, investment analyst, mortgage processor, payroll clerk, website editor.
D) counselor, elementary school teacher, employee relations specialist, nurse, occupational therapist, personnel manager, police officer, political scientist.

Question 36

Which personality type is well-organized, persistent, and practical; enjoys clerical and computational activities that follow set procedures; enjoys the security of belonging to groups and organizations; and makes a good team member although does not usually aspire to high positions of leadership?

A) enterprising type
B) conventional type
C) realistic type
D) organizational type

Question 37

Enterprising personality types possible occupations include:

A) contractor, salesperson, entrepreneur, human resources specialist, newscaster, lawyer, or lobbyist.
B) carpenter, cook, electrician, industrial arts teacher, materials engineer, mechanical engineer, metal shop supervisor, paramedic.
C) accountant, bookkeeper, building inspector, editorial assistant, investment analyst, mortgage processor, payroll clerk, website editor.
D) counselor, elementary school teacher, employee relations specialist, nurse, occupational therapist, personnel manager, police officer, political scientist.

Question 38

Which personality type tends to be the most understanding and insightful concerning the feelings and problems of others and likes to be helpful by serving in facilitative roles?

A) investigative type
B) social type
C) counselor type
D) interpersonal type

Question 39

According to Holland, social types of personality dislike

A) being in the company of other people when they have problems.
B) being the center of attention.
C) working with machines or data and at highly organized, routine, and repetitive tasks.
D) expressing their emotions.

Question 40

Research on personality and situational variables that contribute to coworker abuse showed that

A) employees who view the world through a negative lens are likely to take out their frustrations on coworkers.
B) employees who abuse their coworkers are typically diagnosed with a mental illness.
C) the dynamics that lead to coworker abuse are rarely seen in large organizations, but often are seen in small companies.
D) employees who accuse their coworkers of abusing them are overreacting in the vast majority of cases.

Question 41

Which of the following statements is NOT true about leisure activities?

A) Leisure can become a substitute for work and provide opportunities to try out new activities and find meaning apart from our work.
B) Leisure can become a substitute for work and provide opportunities to try out new activities and find meaning apart from our work.
C) Pursuing personal interests in our leisure time can be especially rewarding if work is not as fulfilling as it might be.
D) Leisure time activities can satisfy self-expressive needs.

Question 42

Staying in touch with friends and family members during times of __________ can  stave off loneliness.

A) unemployment
B) employment
C) travel
D) self-care

Question 43

The jobs of graphic designer , architect, writer, editor, fashion designer, and public relations representative would be aligned with which of the following personality types according to Holland?

A) Investigative Type
B) Conventional Type
C) Artistic Type
D) Realistic Type

Question 44

Interest inventories are designed to

A) predict job success.
B) give some indication of job satisfaction.
C) predict the job market.
D) assess your work values.

Question 45

Belinda completed an interest inventory designed by Holland and discovered that her three most prominent areas were Artistic, Social, and Enterprising (ASE). Which of the following behaviors/attitudes/qualities would Belinda be LEAST inclined to demonstrate based on her Holland profile?

A) She would enjoy social gatherings and like to associate with well-known and influential people.
B) She would be creative, expressive, original, intuitive, unconventional, and individualistic.
C) She would engage in scholarly and scientific endeavors and be pessimistic and critical about nonscientific, simplistic, or supernatural explanations.
D) She would behave in a friendly, warm, trusting, generous, enthusiastic, outgoing, and cooperative manner.