L, S, & A Chapter 12 - Planning for a Sustained Career and Lifelong Growth

Question 1

Which of the following is NOT one of the three threats to a sustained, enjoyable career?

loss of professional reinforcers

difficulties in transitioning to the workforce

burnout

an increase in the complexity of interpersonal relationships

Answer 1

an increase in the complexity of interpersonal relationships

Question 2

There are five stages of a career: exploration, establishment, career advancement, maintenance, and withdrawal. New behavior analysts are moving from _____ into ______
of their career as they transition from graduate school to initial employment.

Answer 2

exploration
establishment

Question 3

All of the following represent challenges of the transition from graduate school to employment:

1. Increased complexity and ____ of tasks
2. Increased complexity of interpersonal relationships
3. Addition of supervisory duties

Answer 3

scope

Question 4

Deficits in which of the following are frequently responsible for underperformance and increased stress right after graduate school?

(Select all that apply)

time management
organization
problem solving
ethical decision-making

Answer 4

time management
organization
problem solving

Question 5

Failure to develop effective, collaborative _______ with families may result in conflicts and stress which could erode job satisfaction and result in adverse consequences for families.

Answer 5

relationships

Question 6

The transition to caseload management introduces a new BCBA to new responsibilities including creation of training and supervision _______ , training large numbers of individuals quickly, and providing corrective feedback.

Answer 6

systems

Question 7

New challenges are more likely to be perceived as learning opportunities instead of failures if problem solving, organization and time management, and relationship skills have been established during which of the following?

(Select all that apply)

graduate training
supervised fieldwork experiences
first job post-graduation
None of these answers is correct.

Answer 7

graduate training
supervised fieldwork experiences

Question 8

Continued improvement and growth of new practitioners can be supported by a ______ , coach, or peer.

Answer 8

mentor

Question 9

Which of the following best describes a community of practice?

a group of new practitioners who meet regularly to support each other

a group of strong professional peer relationships consisting of members of varying skill levels

a group of people working for the same clinic or facility, working on the same caseload

None of these answers is correct.

Answer 9

a group of strong professional peer relationships consisting of members of varying skill levels

Question 10

Communities of practice provide which of the following for new practitioners?

(Select all that apply)

opportunities to learn from experts

a group of members learning and advancing one mission

avoiding difficult times and challenges

assurance of a successful career

Answer 10

opportunities to learn from experts

a group of members learning and advancing one mission

Question 11

Which of the following can peer mentors provide for more advanced practitioners?

assistance with solving new problems

providing outside review of professional activities

All of these answers are correct.

assistance with solving ethical dilemmas

Answer 11

All of these answers are correct.

Question 12

A new practitioner’s ability to articulate which of the following will be invaluable to guiding decision-making throughout their career?

(Select all that apply)

reinforcers
code of ethics
professional mission
values

Answer 12

reinforcers

professional mission

values

Question 13

Which of the following might support a new professional’s enjoyment of learning experiences?

reading up-to-date behavior analytic literature

attending conferences and seeking out training opportunities

seeking out colleagues for intellectual discussions

All of these are correct.

Answer 13

All of these are correct

Question 14

Which of the following statements is true regarding continued learning opportunities for new BCBAs?

New behavior analysts should avoid electronic delivery of favored journals as this can be overwhelming.

Every BCBA has access to multiple behavior analytic journals and a search engine providing access to behavior analytic literature.

None of these answers is correct.

All BCBAs must attend professional conferences, regardless of access to funds and time.

Answer 14

Every BCBA has access to multiple behavior analytic journals and a search engine providing access to behavior analytic literature.

Question 15

Which of the following is true regarding values?

You are less likely to set a goal if it aligns with your values.

While values are important, they are separate from and unrelated to reinforcers.

Values and reinforcers remain the same over time.

Knowing your values can help prevent you from overextending yourself.

Answer 15

Knowing your values can help prevent you from overextending yourself.

Question 16

Knowing your values and setting goals to behave in accordance with them requires knowing your own _______.

Answer 16

reinforcers

Question 17

The following are all examples of a career _____ which is sometimes necessary for a long and happy career:

-New work project like writing a book
-Change of practice area
-Career change within the same field

Answer 17

pivot

Question 18

_______ is a commonly observed phenomenon in many human service professions which involves a negative response to the workplace and the stressors associated with the workplace.

Answer 18

Burnout

Question 19

Three core dimensions of the common conceptualization of burnout are which of the following?

(Select all that apply)

sense of ineffectiveness and lack of accomplishment

overwhelming exhaustion and depletion of emotional and physical resources

frequent feelings of anxiety and fear about the future

feelings of cynicism and detachment from the job

Answer 19

sense of ineffectiveness and lack of accomplishment

overwhelming exhaustion and depletion of emotional and physical resources

feelings of cynicism and detachment from the job

Question 20

Burnout is more likely for all of the following EXCEPT which one?

behavior analysts who have been in the field for many years

those who struggle with core professional skills

behavior analysts working with challenging and aggressive clients

new behavior analysts

Answer 20

behavior analysts who have been in the field for many years

Question 21

______ , which can include activities to enhance health, prevent disease, limit illness, and restore health, can prevent and treat professional and personal distress associated with imbalances between personal and professional life.

Answer 21

self-care

Question 22

Which of the following forms of self-care has been used effectively to reduce stress, workplace anger, and various other symptoms of burnout?

yoga
exercise
mindfulness
sensory deprivation

Answer 22

mindfulness

Question 23

According to this chapter, people struggling with burnout may have difficulty doing which of the following?

admitting that they are struggling

engaging in mindfulness and self-care

identifying or accessing their own reinforcers

asking others for help and support

Answer 23

identifying or accessing their own reinforcers

Question 24

Which of the following is NOT part of the “Identifying Your Preferred Work Activities” Activity in the textbook?

listing activities that are reinforcers and the current frequency of engagement in them

comparing and reflecting on the overlap between perceived preferences and choices

evaluating choices consistently made at work

listing perceived preferences

Answer 24

listing activities that are reinforcers and the current frequency of engagement in them