Question 1

What does an employee performance evaluation tell a company?

Accepted Answer

A) Both B and D 
B) Any concerns the employee may have 
C) How much time is being spent at the 'water cooler' 
D) Identifies training needs and present employee skill level

Question 2

Why are interviewees tense and anxious?

Accepted Answer

A) They know they are being evaluated and compared 
B) They usually don't know the interviewer 
C) They don't think they are good enough 
D) People are always nervous in new situations

Question 3

How can supporting flexible schedules help a company maintain a low turnover rate among counselors?

Accepted Answer

A) It will allow the counselor to sleep in each morning. 
B) It will allow counselors the time needed to seek other employment. 
C) There will be times when no counselors are available, thus cutting back on overhead. 
D) It will allow counselors the freedom to attend to the needs of their families.

Question 4

In Bandura's social cognitive theory, what is the meaning of self-efficacy?

Accepted Answer

A) It is a person's belief in their ability to organize and perform the actions required to produce a desired outcome 
B) It is the belief that all actions a person takes will be beneficial to one's self 
C) It is a theory that all people believe the best about themselves 
D) None of the above

Question 5

Which of the following sets of descriptive words fit with the definition of Industrial/Organizational (I/O) psychology.

Accepted Answer

A) Jobs, people, money 
B) Individual behavior, environment, organizational structure 
C) Formal, reverse, job related 
D) Machines, people, habits

Question 6

Part of Personnel Psychology includes interviewing. Most people hate being interviewed. One of the reasons for this is something called 'First date' syndrome. What is not associated with this syndrome?

Accepted Answer

A) Unstated outcome 
B) Behaving with artificial care/skill 
C) Not knowing how to interview 
D) None of the above

Question 7

Sexual harassment is primarily _____________and not an expression of sexual desire.

Accepted Answer

A) An animal act 
B) A primitive act 
C) An act of stupidity 
D) An assertion and abuse of power

Question 8

Building and maintaining a _______________________________ will be invaluable as the role of the counselor changes.

Accepted Answer

A) Social network 
B) Professional network 
C) Social calendar 
D) Web page

Question 9

Sexual harassment is a big part of the work environment and takes place in the political and academic setting, as well as in the workplace. Which of the following choices is a true statement about sexual harassment?

Accepted Answer

A) Older women who report are often ignored or ridiculed 
B) Younger, prettier women who report are often said to be asking for it 
C) Victims often face difficulties such as unemployment or demotions if they resistor report 
D) All of the above

Exam 2: Career-Development