CH 13 Flashcards
(20 cards)
One argument often made against affirmative action is that:
more underqualified workers from underrepresented groups are promoted into management positions.
more White people are tracked into jobs traditionally held by those from underrepresented groups.
White males may come to resent “reverse discrimination.”
human resources personnel are attacked for discriminatory practices.
White males may come to resent “reverse discrimination.”
Research indicates that the most effective response to sexual harassment is:
confrontation/negotiation.
avoidance/denial.
social coping.
advocacy seeking.
confrontation/negotiation.
Which of the following issues is a common job stressor?
perceived inequities
a lack of of deadlines
too much control over one’s work
the monotony associated with regular hours
perceived inequities
Occupational interest inventories help channel women into gender-typed careers through gender bias.
True
False
True
During an interview, when asked about a past job:
explain what was wrong with the company or employer.
never blame or criticize previous employers.
give details so the interviewers know what to expect when they check your references.
decline answering questions related to previous employment.
never blame or criticize previous employers.
After reading this chapter about familial impacts on career aspirations, which of the following statements is most accurate?
Children from lower socioeconomic backgrounds are encouraged by their parents to be curious and independent.
Children from lower socioeconomic backgrounds are likely to attain different levels of education than their parents.
Children from lower socioeconomic backgrounds are unlikely to hold high educational aspirations even when encouraged.
Children from lower socioeconomic backgrounds often receive messages of conformity and obedience from their parents.
Children from lower socioeconomic backgrounds often receive messages of conformity and obedience from their parents.
A concert hall would be an example of an environment that is preferred by people with which of the following personal orientations?
artistic
realistic
enterprising
conventional
artistic
The jobs of the next decade are most likely to be in which of the following areas?
professional and service
construction
agriculture
manufacturing
professional and service
Asim is the only Muslim individual employed at his place of work and is often treated as a symbol of all Muslims. This scenario illustrates which of the following concepts?
tokenism
job segregation
sexual harassment
affirmative action
tokenism
Higher-paying jobs tend to go to college graduates:
regardless of skills.
who are men, but not women.
with college-level reading, writing, and math skills.
if they become air traffic controllers.
with college-level reading, writing, and math skills.
Which of the following statements about vacation and leisure activities is accurate?
People tend to engage in the same types of leisure activities.
Participating in meaningful leisure activities can contribute to a person’s well-being.
American workers take an average of thirty days of paid annual vacation.
Workers in most European Union countries have less vacation time than American workers.
Participating in meaningful leisure activities can contribute to a person’s well-being.
Which of the following instruments is designed to predict the career in which you might expect to find the most job satisfaction?
the Bem Self-Esteem Scale
the Strong Interest Inventory
the Edwards Personal Preference Schedule
Cattell’s 16 Personality Factor Questionnaire
the Strong Interest Inventory
According to Robert Karasek, the two factors that play a key role in determining occupational stress are:
decision control and employee autonomy.
psychological demands and decision control.
employee autonomy and relationship with superiors.
relationship with superiors and psychological demands.
psychological demands and decision control.
Jasmine recently took a test measuring the most researched and most supported vocational psychology model. Jasmine was measured on the:
James-Lange model.
emotional intelligence scale.
self-directed social skills model.
Holland model.
Holland model.
Which of the following statements regarding the prevalence of sexual harassment in the United States is true?
Male workers have reported higher rates of sexual harassment compared to female workers.
Female workers have reported higher rates of sexual harassment compared to male workers.
Sexual harassment has only been reported to occur against female workers.
Male and female workers have reported approximately the same rates of sexual harassment.
Female workers have reported higher rates of sexual harassment compared to male workers.
Devotion of nearly all of one’s time and energy to a job is called:
burn out.
overemployment.
workaholism.
ambition.
workaholism.
Which of the following statements regarding the effects of stress on worker is true?
Job-related stress typically only harms older workers’ productivity, but not for younger workers.
The effect of stress on job performance may be less than previously hypothesized.
The effect of stress on job performance has not been empirically studied.
Job-related stress may cost industries billions of dollars per year.
Job-related stress may cost industries billions of dollars per year.
Aidan wants a job that will allow him to help others and express his creativity in meaningful ways. He is most concerned with which of the following job characteristics?
potential status
working conditions
intrinsic job satisfaction
opportunities for advancement
intrinsic job satisfaction
Which of the following is a practical suggestion for coping with job loss?
Wait to apply for benefits as long as possible.
Don’t think about your income or expenses.
Use the time to take a break and reflect.
Reach out for support.
Reach out for support.
According to recent research cited in the text, which of the following factors has the greatest influence on career aspirations?
gender
ethnicity
socioeconomic status
personality
socioeconomic status
